Will there be a brexit silver lining
for the UK holiday industry?
This is one of those situations when you’ll

learnt to take predictions of armageddon

have a completely different perspective

with a shovel full of salt- the millennium

depending on when you are reading this.

bug, opening our borders to Romanians

I’m writing just after the decisive vote to

and even genuine health crises like SARS

reject the Brexit deal, the government

and bird flu have come and gone but even

has survived a vote of no confidence and

the most sceptical observer would have to

progress is seemingly deadlocked. Where

agree that in the short term at least there

we will be in a few days, a few months or a

is the possibility of severe travel disruption.

few years seems completely unpredictable.
Currency

a lot of money on 2 weeks in the summer

Whether you are selling houses, cars

One thing that is incontrovertible whatever

holidays but this is not where good years

or pizzas it’s generally accepted that

your opinions is that the pound has fallen

are made or lost. We always sell all the

uncertainty or a lack of confidence in the

substantially against other currencies. As it

peak weeks so it’s Spring and Autumn that

future is bad for business. Most people

happens I’ve just returned from Spain and

really count and these are the pre and post

don’t really need to move, their car works

whatever rates are quoted on the news, I’ve

children customers. They may or may not

and they can cook at home if they have a

just looked and credit card transactions and

be affluent but my feeling is that they are

feeling that they should hang on to their

cashpoint withdrawals were at something like

definitely price sensitive. We’ve all been

money.

You would think that holidays

1.10 euros/pound. In my mind and I suspect

there - you pay £150 for a hotel room then

would be amongst the first things to go-

it’s the same for most people this means that

won’t drink a beer from the minibar because

it’s easy just to stay at home, but during

I am treating prices in euros as pounds as the

it’s £5 for a small bottle. It’s not that you

the last recession the industry has been

difference is too small to bother working out

can’t afford the fiver and it’s not that you

surprisingly resilient. It seems that a holiday

and it’s a painful experience I can tell you.

don’t want the beer but once you get it into

or more typically a number of shorter trips

your mind that something is unreasonably

has become etched into the British psyche

Sentiment and the shoulder months

priced you start to believe everything is and

as an essential part of living.

are key

that’s what is happening to thousands of

I’ve written before about people effectively

people like me in Europe at the moment.

Travel disruption, visas & green cards?

looking for a reason not to rent your holiday

Recent weeks have seen lurid headlines

property - they have found 50 to choose

Are we seeing an effect?

about the consequences of a no deal brexit-

from and they need to whittle that down to

As I’ve written many times I always look

lorries stacked at Dover and shortages of

a sensible shortlist. It seems that the same

at the data which often shows a different

food and medicines.

You may need an

process is currently going on at an earlier

picture to what I think is happening. This

international driving licence, insurance

stage in households across Britain - shall

time my feeling that we are set to have a

green card or even a visa to travel to Europe,

we go abroad or stay in the UK this year?

good year has proved to be borne out by

and pet passports will be invalid. We’ve all

It’s easy to think about the family spending

the figures - Autumn bookings were up
on last year which was up on the previous
year following the vote and most promising
of all advance bookings for 2019 are
considerably up on this time last year.
Whilst I like to believe that the increase in the
business is down to my marketing genius
I’m forced to accept that we are riding a
wave that we have little or no control over
so we are gearing up to make the best of it
whilst it lasts.
Simon Tolson owns Rumsey of Sandbanks.
Contact Simon on 01202 707357
simon@rumseyofsandbanks.co.uk

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The Dorset Legal Awards are back
and Laceys Solicitors have received 9
nominations, the highest number above all
other Dorset firms!

Charlotte Lock of The Bournemouth Wrap Girl fame
has just discovered that she is a Finalist in the
prestigious The Family Network Recognition National
Business Awards in the Franchise of the Year category.

Amongst these nominations, the Property
Department, who were crowned 2018
winners, are finalists again in the 2019
Awards, not only for the Property team of
the Year but also for 3 talented individuals
within the conveyancing team: John
Munro for Partner of the Year, Kerry
Parsons for Lawyer of the Year and Nicola
Highland for Rising Star of the Year,
demonstrating they are an exceptional
team at all levels, continually developing
and nurturing talent, with the desire to
provide exceptional legal advice to all
our clients.
Thank you to Ash Elite and Quo Star for
organising the awards and good luck to
all the finalists on 1st March at the awards
ceremony at the BIC, when all the winners
will be announced.

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Be motivated by great
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workshops to help develop you
and your business.
The event at the George
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9PW, will also feature the
launch of the 2019 Successful
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the talent and businesses of
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The Bournemouth Wrap Girl helps people regain their
body confidence and achieve their health and wellness
goals through the use of botanically based It Works
products. Charlotte is an active mum of three young
children and successfully juggles family life with
running her own business helping people lose weight,
detox, re-energise and tone up. She prides herself on
her commitment to make a difference to people’s lives
and is hugely passionate about helping people.
Established in 2016, having tried and loved the
products Charlotte joined the It Works franchise as a
distributor to make some extra cash whilst on maternity
leave with her twins. Her business grew very rapidly
and now Charlotte mentors a widespread large global
team. It’s this impressive growth that has now been
recognised at these national business awards.
The Family Network has over 20 branches in the UK
and supports mums, dads and families in business
with free networking events and affordable workshops.
They provide online and offline support and they do
not charge membership fees which means people can
attend when they want. This is the 6th year they have
hosted their National Business Awards to recognise the
hard working families across the UK.
The winners will be announced at their glitzy black
tie awards ceremony on Saturday the 23rd of March
2019 at DoubleTree Hilton (Docklands) in London
where they will also be raising funds for Woman’s Aid
on the night.

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SCOUTING OUT

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REFURBISHMENT
The 1st Ferndown Scout
Group, based in Cherry Grove,
Ferndown, is appealing to the
wider local community for
help with crowdfunding to
cover a major refurbishment
of heating, double glazed
windows, lighting and security.
The refurbishment requires
£8,200, which will be matchfunded, hence the focus on
raising £4,100 by February 15
2019. Pledges will be matched
through Projects That Matter,
Dorset Partners Wessex FM,
Dorset County Council and
Crowdfunder.
Crowdfunder gets supporters
and communities working
alongside each other to turn
ideas and projects into reality.
To help Ferndown Scouts,
please go to their “Crowd
Funding” page at https://www.
crowdfunder.co.uk/help-heatour-hut.
For
more
information
contact Genevieve Bond,
Group Secretary: secretary@
ferndownscouts.org.uk

You would have dealt with Rob Boreham while he was
co-owner of his old business and now he is delighted
to introduce to you his new platform for sourcing and
supplying new, used and prestige cars. Along with his
extensive portfolio of finance products.
With a burning desire to do things a little differently
and equipped with 20 years of experience and
knowledge, Rob has spent the last 14 weeks building
a new concept for a car showroom that has now opened
its doors – RB Prestige Ltd.
Starting with motor finance, the new team can give
expert advice on the best way to go about achieving
the car you/your partner/client desire; whether it is
your first car, your next car or your dream car.
RB Prestige continues to offer exciting leasing
opportunities, sourcing cars and tailoring deals to
specific requirements and budget.
Despite the new approach, however, the highly valued
relationships Rob has within the motor trade remain
very much intact, working alongside BMW VIP, Land
Rover and most UK finance companies.
Above all, the infrastructure of RB Prestige is built
on the ability to project a friendly, consultative
atmosphere where you can freely discuss your
requirements and desires at your own pace and in
your own style; returning you to the driving seat!

The team at Saffery Champness
Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth
has expanded over the last year, with a
particular recruitment focus on school
leavers and graduates.
Bournemouth Office Partner Liz Brierley
advised, “Our concentration on providing
quality advice and service continues to
attract new clients. We have tended to
recruit locally to satisfy requirements and
have been delighted that many of our new
starters have come from local education
establishments that we have reached
out to, such as Bournemouth University,
Talbot Heath School and Parkstone
Grammar School.
“We are proud that we are building a new
generation of business advisors, giving
our employees outstanding internal
training
and
providing
continual
progression opportunities for all members
of staff. At Safferys in Bournemouth we
have experienced very significant growth
over the last 5 years, during which time we
have seen our fee income increase by some
50%. This has contributed to the continued
national growth of Saffery Champness.”

Please bear Rob in mind for any need that may arise
regarding supplying a car, finance, or just some good
advice. He can be contacted via mobile on 07403
449259, email on rob@rbprestigecars.uk or via our
landline below.

Saffery Champness LLP has been
appointed as accountants to the Beaulieu
Estate, a prestigious Hampshire based
family attraction. Saffery Champness’ audit
senior manager Nigel Ballard explained,
“We are delighted to have been appointed
to provide pro-active accountancy and
taxation advice to Beaulieu Enterprises
Ltd – the Estate’s commercial organisation,
as well as the National Motor Museum
Trust and Countryside Education Trust
charities. Beaulieu is such a distinctive
and prominent family visitor attraction
and we’re extremely proud to be working
with them. Steeped in history, it is one
of the leading visitor attractions in the
UK and well renowned with both locals
and tourists, boasting a world-famous
collection of vehicles.
Nigel continued, “Saffery Champness
enjoys a wealth of experience in the notfor-profit and landed estate sector and is
looking forward to supporting them in the
compliance, audit and taxation side of their
businesses. By providing a bespoke service
we will be helping them to achieve their
ambitious objectives and aims.”
Beaulieu Organisations are a collection
of independent legal entities that all sit
within the Beaulieu Estate, which spans
over 7,000 acres, located in the heart of the
New Forest National Park. The Group of
organisations are split into three separate
entities, those being a limited company
and two charities.
Beaulieu Financial Director Phil Johnson
commented, “We are delighted to be working
with Saffery Champness as our new audit
partners. Their experience, breadth of
service and local presence will be an aid
to both our staff and trustees in taking us
forward in our work for Beaulieu Enterprises
Limited, The National Motor Museum
Trust and Countryside Education Trust.”

OUT WITH THE
OLD - IN WITH
TH E N E W FOR
RICHMOND
New Year, new Mini – that’s
what
Richmond
Home
Improvement say, who have
again updated their fleet of
vehicles to now include a new
BMW Mini Countryman to
the fold. “The new Mini is much
larger than the old Cooper”,
says Allan Tofield of Richmond.
“We’ll be sorry to see the old
Mini go as she’s done us proud,
but now it’s time to say good-bye
and replace her with a new and
much larger one.”
As with all the other vehicles in
the Richmond fleet, the team
at Insignia on the Nuffield
Estate were responsible for the
livery and with over 20 year’s
experience, Allan felt confident
he’d be in safe hands again,
“As many people already know,
Richmond Home Improvement
Co provide a professional
and reliable service and I am
confident that Insignia always
approach our projects with
the same values. I’m thrilled
with the finished article and
wouldn’t hesitate to recommend
them for a very professional
service from start to finish.”

Churchfield Estate Agents are delighted to announce
the appointment of Louis Morgan to join our thriving
New Homes department as a ‘New Homes and
Land Consultant’.
New Homes have become a major part of the wide
range of services Churchfield offer to their clients.
Partner David Swift commented, “It has become clear
with the number of sites our Land Department has
sold and with the growing pipeline of sites in
Bournemouth, Poole, Ferndown, Fordingbridge,
Weymouth and Swanage, having a capable, confident
and friendly person was imperative to continue the
excellent level of service Churchfield are renowned
for. Having previously worked for and now forming
an impressive team with our Land Consultant
Robert Smith, we were delighted to offer Louis this
exciting opportunity and we are already witnessing
the professionalism and enthusiasm that he brings
to his work.”
Louis added; “Having grown up in a quiet town
called Alton in Hampshire, I moved to Bournemouth
approximately 5 years ago. I have a history in both
corporate and independent estate agency, having
started as a trainee in residential sales and gradually
progressing to senior sales negotiator as my experience
grew. When not at work I enjoy playing/watching
football, going out for dinner with my girlfriend,
walking our dog at the beach and visiting friends
and family. I am really excited by the opportunity
Churchfield have offered me and I’m quietly confident
that I will offer a level of service to clients that will
show that I’m worthy of the partners trust. If
you are looking for or selling New Homes in the
Dorset area please give me a call on 01202 779911 or
e-mail me at: Louis.Morgan@churchfield.uk.com
allow me to assist your requirements.

For more information on how
Richmond can provide an
exemplary service, contact
their friendly team on 0800
614102 or visit their website at
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P RO P E R T Y L E T T I N G S AWA R D

HARRY REDKNAPP
OPEN’S NEW
CHARITY SHOP
Harry Redknapp, the recently
declared King of the Jungle
and local Sandbanks resident
is a Patron of Lewis-Manning
Hospice, and on Friday 18th
January,
Harry
officially
opened their new charity shop
in Seamoor Road, Westbourne.
The recently crowned King of
the Jungle and hugely popular
Winner of I’m A Celebrity...
Get Me Out of Here, joined the
Hospice team and supporters
to cut the ribbon and declare
the new shop officially open.
Harry said: “The charity
does so much good work for
those living with life-limiting
illnesses. Please help them
by donating your quality
and designer clothes and
accessories to fill the shelves
and visit the shop to support
the Hospice.”
Lewis-Manning Hospice has
other shops based at Blandford,
Ashley Cross and Wimborne
and is also keen to hear from
people who may have time
to spare by supporting as a
Volunteer this year, or those
who would like to create their
own fundraising event for
the Hospice. Please contact
Fundraising on 01202 672660
or email Vanessa HowdenSmith on Vanessa@lewismanning.co.uk

Gordon Barker, a local independent estate agency,
have just won the British Property Lettings Award for
Bournemouth (BH 8 – BH10). Their team performed
outstandingly throughout the extensive judging
period, which focused on customer service levels.
The British Property Awards team personally mystery
shop every estate agent against a set of 25 criteria to
obtain a balanced overview of their customer service
levels. The judging criteria is both comprehensive
and detailed exploring different mediums, scenarios
and time periods to ensure that agents are rigorously
and fairly judged. Winning this award shows a high
level of customer service provide compared with
other agents who are located in the same postcodes, in
this case BH8 – BH10. Gordon Barker have now been
short-listed for a number if national awards which will
be announced later this year.
Owner Aaron Barker had this to add: “As an
independently owned, family run agency based in
Charminster we are extremely proud to have been
short-listed for this award, and to win it is a huge
achievement for the team here at Gordon Barker. We
have worked tirelessly to ensure we set the highest of
standards in our local area and this award shows that
in a densely-populated area of agents, we are setting the
bar high. And with a larger coverage area than just BH8
– BH10, we can ensure more and more clients locally
are getting the level of service they desire, and deserve.”
Along with the award-winning lettings department
Gordon Barker also have a full service Residential Sales
department that follow the same ethics, practices and
efforts when it comes to customer service and are ready
and willing to help all clients locally to achieve their
desired sale result.
For any help with residential lettings, or residential
sales, contact the team at Gordon Barker now on 01202
292400 or info@gordonbarker.com.

TREE- M EN D O U S EFFO RT!
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability
charity, recently raised £7,800 by collecting
Christmas trees to be recycled.
Over the course of three days in January,
over 1,000 Christmas trees were collected
from local residents in Dorset after they
pre-booked their collections making a
minimum of £5 donation per tree. The
initiative was so popular this year, bookings
closed three days early due to full capacity.
Volunteers gave their time and lent
their vans to collect trees from Poole,
Bournemouth, Christchurch and other
areas of East Dorset.
Nicole Warrilow, corporate and community
manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “This
was our fourth year of collecting and
recycling Christmas trees and it was a great
success. A huge thank you to everyone
that supported our tree-cycling initiative.
Special thanks go to our sponsors –
Maidmans Moving & Storage, Keyfort
and Timbers Tree Care, all our amazing
volunteers who worked incredibly hard
and drove all around Dorset, Abacus
for providing extra vans for collections,
Stewarts for allowing us to chip trees at its
Broomhill centre and the local councils
for their help promoting the scheme
and arranging for some of the trees to
be recycled at Nuffield and Millhams
Recycling Centres, and Meyrick Park.”
If you would like to express interest in
the Christmas tree recycling scheme for
next year, whether that is for a collection
or to lend a hand, please call Nicole on
01202 718266 or email Nicole.warrilow@
diverseabilities.org.uk

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BUYING-TO-LET AND
MANAGING YOUR
RENTAL INVESTMENT
During 2018, in both the Spring and
Autumn Statements, landlords will
have noticed the absence of measures
to reverse what some have seen as an
aggressive clampdown on the private
rented sector. We were hoping to see some
creative solutions from Philip Hammond
to incentivise private landlords to remain
in the game and to address the imbalance
with creative solutions to benefit both
tenant and landlord. A raft of changes
in the last couple of years have seen
landlord’s bills rise and new regulations
including Right To Rent have made it more
difficult, or at least more time-consuming
for landlords to let their properties. Much
needed tax breaks to support landlords
who provide the nation’s tenants with
valuable rental homes have been ignored.
Landlords have faced increasing pressures
from mounting regulation and continued
reductions in cash flow. The additional
stamp duty levy of 3% on the purchase
of any additional property has naturally
had an impact however it is not just stamp
duty causing issues. The removal of the
landlord’s ability to deduct the legitimate
expense of mortgage interest, is resulting
in many landlords with debt have to pay
more income tax.
The much publicised tenant fee ban which
is due to come into effect on 1st June
2019, has been described as a ‘seismic
shift’ for the private rented sector with
tenant fees representing approximately
20% of the lettings industry’s turnover.
It has been estimated that this could
transpire into Landlord costs increasing
by an accumulative £300,000,000 per
year. It is inevitable that many Landlords
will be forced into increasing their rents
to cover the additional expenditure
they incur from these new measures
introduced by the Government. The Royal
Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
have estimated that rents will rise by 3%

a year for the next five years, outstripping
rises in house prices. The Government’s
overall objective was to reduce costs for
tenants, the chances are that in the long
run, tenants will be worse off.
However, there is still a huge demand for
rental properties with many would-be
buyers unable or unwilling to stretch to
the high loan-to-income ratios required to
purchase. This demand is likely to continue
as it is estimated that almost 50% of all
people aged 25 – 34 are currently paying
rent to a private Landlord and the trend of
over 60’s renting is also rapidly increasing
with predictions that by 2040, one third
of this age group will also be renting.
House prices have continued to increase
year on year and whilst the stock market
has produced positive figure for some
investors, it is still a volatile investment
vehicle whereas property still remains a
strong long term investment.
It is however, extremely important to
ensure that when making the decision to
invest in property, you have researched
all aspects of your purchase and the
subsequent rental of the property in
question. For example, the area and type
of property you purchase, will impact on
the type of tenant you attract. It is vital
to ensure that the rental income you are
anticipating or have been told by the
selling agent, is realistic in the current
market to help you assess whether that
balances with the investment you are
about to make.
As with every business plan, you will need
to ensure your investment is profitable and
the costs do not outweigh your income.
Factoring in costs such as mortgage
payments, letting commission, gas safety
inspections, void periods to name a few
are important and add up quickly. A cost
that is often overlooked by new Landlords
is Section 24 of the Finance Act that

The private rental sector is currently unregulated and is therefore left
open to abuse by small, ﬁnancially unstable ﬁrms holding large sums of
money. Although there are many schemes in place to regulate Lettings
Agencies, few of them are compulsory, leaving clients who use these ﬁrms
unprotected should the worst happen.
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removes the landlord’s ability to deduct
mortgage interest against rental income.
At Winkworth, we work with our existing
Landlords and buyers who are looking to
purchase their first buy to let investment,
or perhaps add to their portfolio in order to
advise them on every aspect of the letting
process. This ensures they can provision
both now but also as new legislation and
potential costs are introduced.
Furthermore, we are constantly assessing
market trends and work closely with our
Landlords to ensure that the rent being
achieved is both realistic enough to attract
tenants but optimistic enough to maximise
their investment. We minimise costly void
periods for our landlords through constant
contact with the tenants throughout
the course of the tenancy enabling us to
pre-empt when a property is likely to be
available thus allowing us to line up new
tenants through our large client database.
Furthermore, much of the legislation and
regulations surrounding letting a property,
revolve around the health and safety of
your tenant and should a Landlord fail to
comply, there are both financial and even
criminal penalties if they are not adhered
to. Many landlords who manage their
own properties rather than using a letting
agent, are completely unaware of much of
the legislation, leaving themselves wide
open to potential costly problems.
Over recent years, the private rental sector
has grown rapidly and as a result, many new
letting agencies have entered the marketplace in an attempt to take advantage
of this growing business. The private
rental sector is currently unregulated and
is therefore left open to abuse by small,
financially unstable firms holding large
sums of money. Although there are many
schemes in place to regulate Lettings
Agencies, few of them are compulsory,
leaving clients who use these firms
unprotected should the worst happen.
There have been a number of documented
cases recently both locally and nationally
where lettings agencies have closed and
both Landlords and Tenants monies have
been stolen by rogue agents, some of
which have involved large sums of money
which have been unrecoverable.
It may sometimes seem attractive to use
Lettings Agencies who offer reduced fees

Ben Jesty, Director

Demand is likely to continue as it
is estimated that almost 50% of all
people aged 25 – 34 are currently
paying rent to a private Landlord.
and offers that appear to be extremely
competitive; who wouldn’t want to get
the best deal. However, it is extremely
important to use a firm that voluntarily
registers with the relevant regulatory
bodies in order to protect your money
and ensure that you are receiving the best
advice by qualified members of staff.
Winkworth Management are voluntary
members of NALS, ARLA, NAEA and
SafeAgent to name a few and have
been established as a Letting Agency in
Bournemouth, Poole, Southbourne and
the surrounding areas for nearly twenty
five years and manage in excess of 500
properties. We have ARLA qualified staff
and an in-house compliance department
headed by Hugh Dunsmore-Hardy,
a former president of the National
Association of Estate Agents. This ensures
that all of our staff are up to date with
regards to the latest legislation, new
regulations and industry best practice. Our
client accounts are regularly audited and
we adhere to a strict code of conduct with
regards to our client money protection
scheme which protects our Landlords and
Tenants money against dishonesty.
Should you be considering letting your
property, are not entirely happy with the
service you are receiving form your current
letting agent or perhaps considering
purchasing a buy-to-let property, please
contact Winkworth to discuss the services
we can offer on 01202 767313 or email
bjesty@winkworth.co.uk

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This spacious detached three bedroom chalet bungalow has been refurbished by the
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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD
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We respond to colour in three ways – psychologically,
personally and culturally – and these are instinctive
reactions that we can do little to change. Some of us
shy away from the colours that we had to wear as a kid,
whereas others have a ‘favourite colour’ that they will
return to again and again, but without understanding
why. Culturally, there are common associations such
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red stimulates the appetite.

Steve Webber, Director of Maidmans Moving & Storage
in Poole, has many years’ experience in the moving and
storage industry. Mr. B of Poole asked, “What should
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my property?”
Steve says: “Your removal company should be happy
to send a surveyor to provide you with a free, no
obligation quotation. There are several things, which
will help you judge if the company you have invited
to quote will be suitable to carry out the move.”

Choosing which colour to put on your walls is often one
of the hardest parts of your design scheme to decide on,
and it is a big part of my job as an Interior Designer. Over
the next few issues of House Magazine, I will be giving
you my top tips on how to choose the right colour for your
space based on how you want to feel in your home or place
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the mood of a space, and every colour sparks a unique and
emotional response in the viewer. Your scheme needs to
look good, but it also needs to tune into your own sensual
needs. As humans we are highly intuitive and all of the
senses can be put to use when we are designing an interior.

“Did the surveyor arrive punctually; were they
smartly dressed, polite and helpful? Was their vehicle
well maintained, clean and what you would expect from
a professional removal company?”
“The surveyor should ask questions about you and your
plans, to fully understand your needs and concerns.
You may need temporary storage if your new home is not
ready when you move.”
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such as difficult access or restricted doorways and offer
solutions to ensure the move runs smoothly. They may
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Which colours make you feel calm? Blue or lavender,
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Steve says: “Remember that removal companies base
their quote on the volume, services and distance so it’s
important to de clutter prior to the move or the visit of
the estimator. The surveyor will assess accurately the
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needed to remove everything you plan to take with you.”

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TALBOT WOODS | GUIDE PRICE £975,000
A substantial detached character home situated in one
Bournemouth’s premier locations within the highly desirable
location of Talbot Woods. The property is within easy reach of
Bournemouth Town Centre with its award winning beaches
and is only a short walk to the popular West Hants Leisure
Club. Offering spacious and flexible accommodation the
property benefits from five bedrooms, three reception rooms
and a large Southerly garden.

LITTLEDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £350,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £400,000

An immaculately presented three bedroom detached house situated in a cul de sac within a
favoured location, moments from Bournemouth hospital, JP Morgan and main transport links.
The property features a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom whilst further benefitting from a
private sunny aspect rear garden, off road parking and garage.

A beautifully presented three bedroom detached character house situated in the popular
location of Queens Park within easy reach of Bournemouth Hospital, JP Morgan and the Town
Centre. The property has been tastefully updated by the current owner whilst retaining many
original features whilst further benefitting from a modern fitted family bathroom, additional
WC, two generously sized reception rooms and a sunny rear garden.

BOURNEMOUTH | £195,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £210,000

A spacious two double bedroom ground floor apartment
ideally located within easy reach of Boscombe High Street
offering a range of bars, shops and restaurants along with the
award winning sandy beaches. The property benefits from a
private entrance, courtyard garden, allocated parking and a
share of freehold.

A superbly presented ground floor character apartment
ideally located in a popular residential location within easy
reach of Bournemouth Town Centre and main transport links.
The property, offering many original features, benefits from
two double bedrooms, a modern fitted bathroom, sunny
aspect private garden and garage.

BOURNEMOUTH TOWN CENTRE |
OIEO £190,000
A spacious two double bedroom first floor apartment situated
within an Art Deco style development only a moments walk
from Bournemouth Town Centre offering a range of bars,
shops and restaurants along with the beautiful Bournemouth
Gardens and award winning sandy beaches.

BOURNEMOUTH | GUIDE PRICE £500,000
A superbly presented four bedroom detached character
home offering generous living accommodation and a large
rear garden. The property is situated in a popular location
within easy reach of Bournemouth Town Centre, main
transport links and the popular West Hants Tennis and
Leisure Club. The property further benefits from an open plan
Kitchen/dining room, separate utility room and a modern
fitted family bathroom.

TALBOT WOODS | GUIDE PRICE £450,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £350,000

A truly stunning two bedroom ground floor apartment situated in an exclusive development
within the most prestigious of locations backing on to Meyrick Park Golf Course. The property
has been updated to an exceptional standard by the current owners and features an impressive
open plan Kitchen/living room, bespoke bathroom with in shower, Smart Home Hub lighting
and heating system and garage.

A stunning semi-detached character home located in a sought after residential location, within
popular school catchments along with being only a short distance to Bournemouth Town
Centre. The property has been beautifully maintained and updated by the current owners
and boasts three bedrooms, two reception rooms a modern kitchen and a large Southerly
aspect garden.

EAST CLIFF | GUIDE PRICE £240,000

TALBOT VILLAGE | GUIDE PRICE £425,000

HIGHCLIFFE | GUIDE PRICE £299,950

An impressive two double bedroom, two bath/ shower room
ground floor character apartment situated within a stunning
Grade II listed building on the East Cliff. The property offers
generous and flexible living accommodation and further
benefits from a private patio area, garage and a share of
freehold.

A superbly maintained four bedroom detached house
situated in the highly sought after Talbot Village location
set within easy reach of both Bournemouth and Poole
Town Centres along with only a short walk to Bournemouth
University, popular schools and The premier West Hants
Leisure and Tennis Club.

A rarely available three bedroom town house located in a
premier residential location within easy reach of Highcliffe
High Street and main transport links. The property benefits
from two generously sized reception rooms, ground floor
WC, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom along with garage
and garden.

NR. ASHLEY HEATH | G.P. £675,000
A beautifully presented four bedroom part cob cottage
full of charm and character fused together with modern
day comforts with almost 2000 square feet of spacious
accommodation. Situated on a large plot with a double
garage and outbuilding. Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

ASHLEY HEATH | G.P. £550,000

RINGWOOD | G.P. £450,000

A spacious and generously proportioned three bedroom bungalow close to local amenities
and enjoying a south facing garden with potential to modernise. Located in one of Ashley
Heath’s most desirable roads with a double garage and ample parking. Offered with NO
FORWARD CHAIN.

A well-presented three double bedroom detached bungalow situated in a popular residential
location and offers approximately 1428 square feet. The property comprises of an entrance
hallway, a sitting room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility room, two bathrooms one of which
is en-suite, off road parking, a tandem garage, front and rear gardens.

RINGWOOD | £325,000

HIGHTOWN | £385,000

POULNER | £295,000

A super two bedroom bungalow ideally situated within
walking distance to the town centre in a tucked away small
alcove of homes. The property is well maintained but also has
potential to improve with a conservatory, generous garden
and single garage.

A well-presented three bedroom semi-detached house
situated in a popular cul-de-sac within walking distance
to local schools. High specification kitchen, two reception
rooms, bathroom and cloakroom. Approved planning
permission for a loft conversion. Off road parking detached
garage, well enclosed rear garden.

A BRAND NEW two bedroom, two en-suite top floor
apartment with a ten year Building Guarantee set within a
small development. Over 800 sq. feet of high specification
accommodation with electric Velux windows and a
Cabrio Velux window. Allocated parking in a timber frame
carport. Close to local amenities. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

ASHLEY HEATH | £1,100,000
An impressive five bedroom detached house extensively
refurbished and extended to a high specification set within
private grounds of approximately half an acre. Well-designed
accommodation of over 3800 sq. feet. Master and guest
bedrooms with en-suites. Stunning open plan kitchen/
dining/ living room with two sets of bi fold doors. High end
kitchen appliances. Generous parking, landscaped gardens
and large garage.

ASHLEY HEATH | £695,000

RINGWOOD | G.P. £475,000

A detached three double bedroom bungalow situated on a corner plot of approximately a
quarter of an acre. Lovely open plan living space, utility room, conservatory, bathroom, en-suite
to master, ample parking and double attached garage, gated and walled front garden with
carriage driveway. Viewing highly recommended.

A unique opportunity for families buying together or possible home and income. This five
bedroom house, presented in a fantastic order offers versatile living accommodation with
its own one bedroom self-contained annexe. Generous off road parking, integral garage and
south facing rear garden.

ASHLEY HEATH | £338,500

VERWOOD | OIEO £325,000

TOWN CENTRE | £135,000- £175,000

A delightful well maintained two bedroom semi-detached
bungalow beautifully refurbished and extended situated
in a popular cul de sac location. Short walk from Ringwood
Forest and Moors Valley Country Park. Contemporary
accommodation, generous driveway parking and south
westerly facing garden with a substantial summerhouse/cabin.

One and two bedroom first floor apartments situated
within the town centre. Newly refurbished with modern
bath/shower facilities, fitted kitchen open to the sitting/
dining room. Perfect first time buy or investment. NO
ONWARD CHAIN.

A completely unique and one off detached family home with four double bedrooms, three
bathrooms and three reception rooms, accessed via a 100ft drive in a completely secluded and
elevated location, less than a mile from Parkstone Golf Course, Canford Cliff Village shops and
the stunning beach at Shore Road.

A delightful development of just five 2 bedroom town houses, set in the heart of Poole just
a few hundred yards from the Quay and the High Street shops. They have been thoughtfully
designed paying a great deal of attention to the quality of the external finishings to be in
keeping with their surroundings.

POOLE | OFFERS OVER
£650,000

LILLIPUT | £825,000
SOLE AGENT

An extraordinary, beautifully presented, four
bedroom, three bathroom, two reception,
detached, three storey family home, with
two balconies, front and rear garden,
detached garage and beautiful views across
to Brownsea Island and the rolling Purbecks
in the background.

An immaculately presented 4/5 bedroom, 3
bathroom home having a stunning master
suite with a balcony offering views out to Poole
Harbour and Brownsea Island. This detached
residence was built in the 1950’s and has been
tastefully extended and updated offering
versatile accommodation over 3 floors.

Set just 500 yards from the sandy beaches
and sea is this stunning home offering
almost 4,000 square feet of outstanding
well-planned
accommodation.
The
property provides an ideal combination of
contemporary features and traditional style
finished to an exacting specification. No
chain. Must be seen

PARKSTONE | £292,500
MUST BE SEEN! An immaculately presented
1930’s clutter-free 3 bedroom, 2 reception
room detached family home with
conservatory, south facing rear garden, and
2 off road parking spaces set in a quiet road
in Parkstone. Set within walking distance to
Heatherlands Primary School.

LOWER PARKSTONE | £525,000
An impressive three double bedroom, two
bathroom penthouse apartment with a
fabulous wrap around terrace on all sides,
underground secure parking for two cars
and a lift directly into the penthouse. Built
in 2010, this outstanding apartment enjoys
far reaching views over roof tops and trees
of Lower Parkstone with Poole Harbour in
the distance.

CREEKMOOR | £160,000
SOLE AGENT
A well-proportioned, one bedroom first floor
apartment, with a private garden, lounge/
diner, good size separate kitchen, allocated
parking, and beautiful lakeside walks just
across the road.

POOLE PARK | £250,000 &
£295,000
Stunning 1 yr old development of retirement
apartments overlooking Poole Park within
1 mile of the town centre. 2 apartments
available, almost new with luxurious
specification. One second floor 1 bedroom
apartment and the other is a fourth floor, 1
bedroom apartment.

Hearnes increase market
share against the trend.
In a year which has seen online agents cause the most headlines
in the agency world, Hearnes are the agent that has once again
quietly outsold every agent in the BH post code area according
to independent Rightmove figures. The most impressive statistic
though is that their market share has risen from 7.9% of all
sales in 2017 to 9% in 2018. This is yet another indicator that
the ‘online only’ agents are still no competition for the best ‘Full
Service’ agents. The leading ‘online only’ agent commanded just
2.7% of sales in the same area and no other online agent featured
in the top 15 for the year. It shows that whilst there is a place for
‘online only’ agency this also drives more people to use the best
full service agents as their favoured alternative.

Hearnes have also found that as the market toughens up,
people are wanting to use their services due to prodigious
levels of newspaper and magazine advertising, prominent
Feature Properties on the internet, top quality photography &
brochures combined with high levels of quality staff, ensuring
the best possible customer experience. As a company Hearnes
take almost 9 times as many pages of advertising than the
average agent and more than double our nearest competitor.
The results show that Hearnes’ traditional methods of
marketing combined with modern technology and IT still
provide the best results.

Verifiable Independent Statistics. Including all BH postcode areas except for parts of BH23, BH19 & BH20. Including top 7
positions by number of Sales Agreed for the whole of 2018 up to December 31st for agents with more than 3 branches plus the
highest ranked online only agent.

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £750,000
Pine House is a magnificent 1950’s character home which
has been recently and tastefully upgraded and improved,
offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three reception
rooms. Discreetly positioned on a large and private corner
plot which measures approximately ¼ of an acre.

FERNDOWN | £600,000

FERNDOWN TOWN CENTRE | £575,000

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE £550,000

A large and well-maintained four double bedroom, two
reception room, three bathroom detached house, with a
large driveway providing ample off-road parking, a detached
garage and a large south facing rear garden. Situated just ½ a
mile away from Ferndown’s town centre.

An extremely spacious and sympathetically modernised
four bedroom, three reception room detached character
family home with a 100ft south facing rear garden,
detached single garage and off road parking. Conveniently
located approximately 400 metres away from Ferndown’s
town centre.

A beautifully re-modelled and cleverly extended four
bedroom, two bathroom, two reception room detached
bungalow with a 50ft landscaped rear garden, larger than
average garage and ample off-road parking. Nestled away
in a quiet residential area whilst conveniently located for all
Ferndown’s amenities.

REDHILL | £500,000
This cleverly extended and generous sized
four double bedroom, two bathroom
detached chalet bungalow has a 19ft
conservatory which overlooks a private
70ft garden with a detached single garage
and generous off-road parking. Situated
in a sought after location within the
Northbourne and falling within the Hill View
School catchment.

FERNDOWN | GUIDE PRICE
£500,000
A spacious, well-proportioned and wellpresented three bedroom, two bathroom
detached bungalow with a low maintenance
rear garden and generous off-road parking.
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just a short
distance from Ferndown’s town centre.

BROADSTONE | £460,000
A spacious and well-maintained three
bedroom detached bungalow with offroad parking, set on a large plot creating
a country feel. Situated in a sought after
location close to Broadstone and within the
catchment area of the desirable Broadstone
First and Middle Schools. Offered with no
onward chain.

FERNDOWN | £800,000
An extremely attractive and character four bedroom, two
bathroom, two reception room detached 1930’s family
home, sitting proudly on a large and private plot which
is approaching ½ an acre. Situated in arguably one of
Ferndown’s most sought after locations and conveniently
positioned approximately 350 metres from Ferndown’s
town centre.

This extremely well-maintained and well-proportioned three
double bedroom, three bathroom detached 1930’s family
home has a double glazed conservatory, a detached single
garage, generous off-road parking for several vehicles and
a 200ft southerly facing rear garden. Sitting centrally on a
secluded plot measuring approximately 0.4 of an acre.

This extremely spacious and versatile five-bedroom, twobathroom, two reception room detached chalet bungalow
sits proudly on a large and private plot measuring
approximately 0.6 of an acre with secluded gardens, a double
garage and generous off-road parking for several vehicles.

WEST PARLEY | GUIDE PRICE
£600,000
This well-maintained 1950’s two bedroom,
two reception room detached chalet
bungalow has a 90ft private south facing
rear garden, detached single garage and
off road parking. The property comes to
the market for the first time and sits on a
secluded plot which is approaching 1/3 of
an acre.

WEST PARLEY | £575,000

LONGHAM | £450,000

BOURNEMOUTH | £425,000

An immaculately presented and extremely
spacious three/four bedroom, two/three
reception room detached family home, with
a 100ft private rear garden, a double car
port and generous off-road parking. Sitting
proudly on a private plot measuring 0.2 of
an acre whilst enjoying a convenient and
sought after location within West Parley.

This impeccably presented and beautifully
finished four-bedroom, three reception
room, two-bathroom family home is
positioned within an exclusive development
of just fourteen barn style properties
constructed in 2012.

A substantially enlarged and recently
modernised three-bedroom, two bathroom
detached family home, with a 60ft private
rear garden, detached single garage and
generous off-road parking. Enjoying a
popular location within Northbourne and
falling within the Hill View School catchment.

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023 8022 5821

LONDON
020 3036 0921

WINCHESTER
01962 844333

Holiday Apartment Business
For Sale, £695,000
For sale, 4 immaculately maintained holiday apartments created
out of an 1890 Coach House on Somerville Road, which is in
Westcliff. Over 100 positive reviews highlight that the location is
excellent, being just a short walk to Bournemouth town centre,
the beach and Westbourne with shops, bars and restaurants
on its doorstep.
The business generated over £60,000 of income last year
through a high % of regular guests and a small number of longerterm guests who stay out of season. Overheads are extremely
low as the business trades below the vat threshold and currently
benefits from 100% business rates relief. The apartments include
all furniture, fixtures and deposits plus the owners will provide a
full handover. There is one car space for each apartment within
the walled garden that the guests can use to sit out in.
The Coach House has its own website and most regulars book
direct: www.bournemouth-selfcatering-holidayapartments.co.uk
The owner’s 4/5 bedroom home can also be purchased separately
for £795,000.

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Fine & country homes from Edwards are pleased to present this beautifully
modernised and substantially extended detached house situated on a generous
plot which measures approximately 0.219 Of an acre with a private rear garden
measuring 95ft in length in a premier location close to town.
Stylish and substantially extended and remodelled | Unique detached house only
0.36 Miles from the town centre | Versatile accommodation flexible to suit lifestyles |
Generous plot with 95ft private rear garden | Four double bedrooms | En suite to master
plus family bathroom and ground floor shower room | Fabulous living room with dual
aspect bi-fold doors | Large family room with a wood burner | EPC C

West Moors | 01202 855595

Guide Price £630,000

Constructed in 1989, is this extensively modernised four bedroom extended
family home, with an attached, self-contained one bedroomed house/annexe.
This incredibly versatile family home is located in a very small exclusive cul-desac development of similar homes, in the highly regarded Queen’s Park area of
Bournemouth.
Exceptional Detached Family Home | Incredibly Versatile Accommodation | One
Bedroom Self Contained Annexe | Stunning Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Private
Landscaped Garden | Ample Off Road Parking | EPC D

£625,000 Wimborne | 01202 842 842

OIEO £550,000

FINE & COUNTRY HOMES from Edwards are delighted to offer for sale this
impeccably presented modern four double bedroom detached house. This
modern home enjoys a cul-de-sac location on the edge of the village presented in
show home condition, with an easy to manage south facing private rear garden.

This detached family home is conveniently located on the fringes of the charming
market down of Wimborne Minster. Accommodation includes four bedrooms,
two bathrooms and a large kitchen family room with adjoining conservatory
spanning the rear of the property and overlooking the private rear garden.

Delightful cul de sac location | Edge of village and close to local shops and forest walks
| Presented in show home condition | Three reception rooms | Stylish quality German
kitchen with appliances | Four spacious double bedrooms (3 with fitted wardrobes) |
High spec top quality en suite shower and family shower | Attractive and spacious brick
paviour driveway to garage | Landscaped easy maintenance south facing garden | EPC C

This stunning family home is conveniently located just a short drive from
Wimborne town centre. Extensively re-modelled, to an exacting standard the
property now offers three double bedrooms whilst living space includes a
spacious kitchen/dining/family room, dual aspect lounge and a study.

£465,000
A delightful four/five bedroom character semi detached partly cob cottage, which
we believe dates back over 200 years. West Moors Road is situated between West
Moors and Verwood, with ease of commuter routes and within close proximities
of country walks and local amenities. Situated within a non estate location, with a
substantial block paved driveway and triple garage sitting on a generous size plot.
Updated and extended character property | Ground floor bathroom and en-suite to
master | Non estate location | Semi rural location | EPC D

Offers Over £450,000

An incredibly popular and convenient location, private garden and plenty of
parking, are just a few features of this delightful semi-detached Victorian villa.
Positioned within the highly regarded St Marks school catchment, this imposing
and elegant home offers both spacious and flexible accommodation, ideal for a
growing family.
Fabulous Victorian Villa | 3 Reception Rooms | Lovely Fitted Kitchen | Landscaped
Private Garden | Large Garage & Parking | Useful Loft Space | St Marks School
Catchment | EPC E

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Bournemouth | 01202 555550

Offers Over £400,000

Wimborne | 01202 855595

£395,000

A lovely large rear garden, plenty of parking and a detached garage, are just a few
features of this fantastic detached family home. In the last two years this stunning
property has undergone extensive modernisation, re-modelling and extension.
Creating in our opinion, one of the finest homes in the area.

This beautifully presented two double detached bungalow combines a peaceful
semi-rural location with the convenience of being only 1.6 miles from Ferndown
Town Centre and just 3 miles from the interesting market town of Wimborne. The
private south facing rear garden can be enjoyed from the conservatory.

A show home condition family home within a very quiet cul-de-sac on a corner
plot with spacious rooms, detached garage and off road parking, new bathroom
fitted in 2016 and new boiler in 2017. The property sits proud on a good size
corner plot with front and rear gardens which wrap around three sides, creating
the feeling of space and privacy. A garage to the rear provides plenty of storage
space and off road parking in front.
Spacious and versatile family home | Quiet cul-de-sac position | Off road parking & detached
garage | Low maintenance gardens | New boiler 2017 | New bathroom 2016 | Corner plot |
Large kitchen/diner | Convenient yet quiet location | Immaculate condition throughout | EPC C

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Bourne Lifts:
Making a Big Splash
Bourne Lifts Limited is an up and
coming local lift company that
provides lift installation and lift
maintenance services. Its range
covers Dorset, the South Coast
and London.
With the new year came the new website
launched by House Magazine which has
been exceedingly popular. So much so,
Bourne Lifts have acquired two new vans to
keep the team moving.
The new VW Caddy vans sport our attractive
logo and contact details. With the business
taking off with the new website, as well as
our adverts soon to be stationed at the

Lilliput roundabouts in Poole, it is exciting
that we are now advertising for additional
qualified lift engineers to join the team.
What a fantastic end to 2018 and beginning
of 2019. In other news, on Tuesday 26th
and Wednesday 27th March, we will be
exhibiting at the Dementia Care & Nursing
Home Expo at the Birmingham NEC. We will
be available at stall D1132 to answer all your
questions on our competitive service and

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we can turn an awkward stop gap into a great and memorable experience.

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M A K I N G YO U R K I TC H E N
S PA C E W O R K
No longer just a space to cook and prepare
meals, the kitchen is often cited as the heart
of the home. With kitchens now requiring
more functionality, Lawrence Morgan,
Kitchen Designer at Elliotts Living Spaces in
Ringwood, looks at 3 clever ways to make the
most of your kitchen space.
DON’T CUT CORNERS. Corner space in kitchens give
us the biggest option for storage, but this sometimes
gets over looked or ends up poorly designed. A floor
to ceiling corner unit, with pull-out racks, can work
well in kitchens that are restricted on floor space.
UTILISE ‘HIDDEN’ SPACE. Opting for deep drawers
will mean you can get all in your pots and plans in one
place. You can also have smaller ‘secret drawers’ that
sit within these, just below the work-surface. Make
these drawers work harder for you by recessing them
into the wall cavity, if possible. This will give you a
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showroom in Fareham, Lymington, Ringwood or
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Lawrence is based at our Ringwood showroom on
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Dorset Queen was build in Rothesay,
Scotland in 1938 and originally cruised
around the Isle of Bute. In 1940 she was
requisitioned by the Royal Navy for war
duties and is believed to have been one
of the volunteer ships in the Dunkirk
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Poole Quay.

In her 80th year of service, Dorset Queen

In addition to our ticketed events we

is now officially recognised as an esteemed

also offer private events and charters

member of the UK Historic Ships Register

including weddings, corporate events,

and is now the only vintage motor yacht

birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations of

on the South Coast of England. With a total

life cruises.

capacity of 100, she is operational from
March through to November to ensure a

7 THE AVENUE, POOLE, BH13 6AE
Attractive and extremely spacious this second floor apartment, with three double
bedrooms, has undergone complete redecoration with new fitted carpets throughout.
Situated on a tree-lined avenue, the property benefits from the nearby Victorian shops
and restaurants of Westbourne. Within a mile are stunning sandy beaches and the
gardens at Branksome Chine, and Branksome Railway Station, on the main line to
Waterloo, makes this a superb location.

2019
Kitchen
Trends
Whether you are starting from
scratch or renovating your current
kitchen, Howdens tell us their
Kitchen Trends for 2019 to help
guide you through the process.
Choose their cabinets and worktops
with help from their colour palettes
and finishes. It is time to make
your vision a reality, inspired by the
latest trends…

Solace

KITCHEN TREND NO. 101

Turn your kitchen into an oasis of calm by
channelling the Solace trend. Use simple,
discrete finishes with an injection of colour
blocking and solid surfaces to create a
refreshing room. As space becomes a
premium, Solace provides an aura of peace
and privacy within your kitchen.
GET THE LOOK
Use the Solace trend to transform your
kitchen into a modern, calm space. Here,
you can learn how to create this minimal
design look in your home.
01 Choose your cupboard doors
A condensed colour palette of almost
neutral tones can be brought to life with a

creation of a room for retreat and nurturing.
Refreshingly simple in the most beautiful way.

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Clerkenwell Super Matt Cashmere | Howdens

FA R L E F T
Greenwich Light Grey Oak | Howdens

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Greenwich Gloss White | Howdens

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New Industrial
KITCHEN TREND NO. 102

A combination of man-made materials
and engineered style, channel the New
Industrial kitchen trend to create a modern,
urban look. Use a dark colour palette and
mix textures with linear lines to enhance a
retro influence.
GET THE LOOK
Introduce the factory inspired trend into
your kitchen using dark and sophisticated
colours, creating a strong industrial feel.
01 Choose your cupboard doors
The style of cupboard door is equally as
important as the colour. Choose between a
Shaker, Universal or Contemporary style to
enhance your dark kitchen cupboards.

A B OV E
Chelford Slate Grey | Howdens

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Clerkenwell Gloss Dove Grey | Howdens

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textures together with timber accents
to create a dark, sophisticated New
Industrial look to your kitchen.â&#x20AC;?
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02 Pick your worktop
Reflect the industrial trend with concrete
and warm timber through a selection
of laminate, solid wood, quartz and
granite worktops.
03 Select a sink and tap
Complement the industrial look with a
structured tap and sink. A copper tap
mirrors the design of industrial pipework
and adds a rich metallic highlight to a
black sink.
04 Choose your appliances
Bold appliances suit an industrial style
kitchen. Incorporate large pieces to make
an impact.
New Industrial has a warm engineered
ambience, which can be achieved through
dark gold and bronze metallics. Add pops of
colour with deep purples and greens.
05 Pick flooring and doors
The natural look of oak and concrete
flooring takes inspiration from hardwearing
factory flooring. Continue the structured
appeal by choosing linear doors.

06 Choose your handles
A worn metal finish can be achieved
when using Pewter Handles, or for an
understated sleek linear appeal, pick our
thin D Handles.
Bianca Hall talks about New Industrial
@frenchforpineapple
Some people feel traditional industrial style
can be harsh but Howdensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; New Industrial
trend includes warm wood and metallic
finishes. This softens and elevates it to a
more refined, tactile and inviting look, with
an understated glamour that I love. Now
this is a kitchen I want to spend time in!

A B OV E & L E F T
Fairford Charcoal | Howdens

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Vogue

KITCHEN TREND NO. 103

Marble, metallics and a gentle colour
palette inspire the Vogue kitchen trend,
with a focus on creating a luxurious living
space. With the addition of jewellery-like
elements, sophistication is achieved.
GET THE LOOK
Transform your kitchen into a soft and
serene place to relax with the use of light
colours, pale timbers, luxe materials and
warm metallic accents.
01 Choose your cupboard doors
Luxury can be achieved using both a gloss
and matt finish. Light coloured cabinets
create an elegant base for accessorising.
02 Pick your worktop
Add vintage charm with a White Marble
Effect worktop, or a touch of engineered
luxury with Mirror Chip Quartz. Matching
upstands and backboards can finish off
your workspace.
03 Select a sink and tap
Introduce elegant accessories such as a
Brass Swan Neck Tap with an understated
Light Grey Composite Sink.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accents of light gold
and blush complete the
sophisticated scheme.
Prop your kitchen with
delicate ornaments to add
an elegant touch of class.â&#x20AC;?

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Old Mac Donald had
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and on that farm he
had some equity,
E-I-E-I-O, so he called
Move On and sold it!

A top floor two bedroom apartment with gas central heating and double
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A two bed purpose built flat with allocated parking for the money of a
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One of two new build bungalows comprising; 2
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The Clean Plate by
Gwyneth Paltrow
Here’s our verdict on the actor’s latest foray into food writing. By Ella Walker.
It is easy to scoff at Gwyneth Paltrow, the

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1 medium white onion, chopped

blender and blend until smooth, adding a little extra water if needed to loosen the mixture.

1 bunch of coriander, roughly chopped

Set aside.

1/2 jalapeno (optional)
Juice of 3 limes

In a medium soup pot, bring the stock to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the chicken

1/4 cup water, plus more if needed

and salt and cook until the chicken is opaque and fully cooked through, about 20 minutes.

4 cups chicken stock

Remove the chicken and let cool.

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1tsp kosher salt

Meanwhile, add the cauliflower rice and peas to the broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes,

1/2 head of cauliflower, riced

until the cauliflower rice is tender but not mushy. When the chicken is cool enough to

1/2 cup frozen peas

handle, shred the meat.

Lime wedges, for serving
To serve, increase the heat to medium, return the shredded chicken to the pot, and add the
onion-coriander puree. Stir to combine and cook for five minutes before serving. Divide into
bowls and garnish with lime.
The Clean Plate by Gwyneth Paltrow, photography by Ditte Isager, is published by Sphere,
priced ÂŁ25. Available now.

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£950,000
£950,000

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architecturally
designed
designed
residence
residence
with
with
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direct
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forest
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panoramic
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views
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across
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open
open
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with
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planning
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permission
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granted
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enlarge.
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detached
detached
family
family
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a popular
a popular
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within
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Cookery course
at River Cottage
Determined to improve your culinary prowess
this year? Ella Walker signs up to a stay at
River Cottage to do just that.
We have to eat to survive, that's a given. But despite
the fact we need to eat three meals a day, many people
believe they can't cook, or are too afraid to in case they
mess it up. Put that terror of pink chicken aside though,
and we're all fully capable of picking up a new culinary
skill, or just improving our technique.

Sometimes however, you need more than poring over
cookbooks and getting hunger pangs at insta food pics,
to inspire. Hence why I signed up for Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall's River Cottage Two Day Cookery Course
in Axminster - home to the telly chef and campaigner's
River Cottage series, and his kitchen gardens and farm.
Don't expect Fearnley-Whittingstall to be pottering
around or taking classes, he's got a team for that, but
you can explore the cottage itself before settling in for
a weekend of eating, cooking, and cramming your brain
full of kitchen hacks and tips.

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not burn the place down. It's a system that works; you
pay attention to him, repeat the steps, and are then
suitably amazed when the dish comes out like his.
By elevenses we've already snapped the head off
a mackerel and pulled out its guts, and dissected a
whole orange-spotted plaice, carefully removing four
translucent fillets ("Take them home and roast for seven
minutes in a hot oven, with some cherry tomatoes on
the vine," instructs Reed).
There's a rhythm to what we're doing, we're not just
hacking happily at fish after fish for no reason: The
mackerel is for lunch. We pick handfuls of taut, shiny
courgettes from the kitchen garden to turn into a
slow cooked sauce that our fish (fried and stuffed
with homemade salsa verde) will bed down on, and
scatterings of nasturtium leaves to daintily place on top.
Meanwhile, we have pudding - panna cotta flavoured
with lemon verbena and blackcurrant leaves - setting in
the fridge for tomorrow.
After lunch (there's wine, don't worry) Reed leads us
on a roam around the River Cottage grounds. We visit
the pigs ("Don't get too attached...") and get tangled up

LEFT
River Cottage, Axminster | PA Photo/Ella Walker

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Pigs at River Cottage | PA Photo/Ella Walker

DAY 1:
After scoffing warm chocolate chip macaroons the
River Cottage staff have just pulled from the oven, we a crowd of 20, including couples, solo foodies and even
families with teenagers - pick a work station and get a
quick talk through the kitchen and equipment. Things
like what colour chopping board is for what - blue for
fish, green for veg - and how to not slice ourselves to
pieces with their (very) sharp knives.
River Cottage sous chef Connor Reed is in charge of
us for the full two days, and deftly demonstrates every
recipe from start to finish before pretty much letting us
loose to do it ourselves. At first it's mildly alarming, but
he's on hand if you have any questions. He's just not into
mollycoddling, you're trusted to get on with it - and to

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amongst the tomato vines in a poly tunnel strung with

It's bread day in the tent (well, beautiful, glass walled

red, yellow and purple fruits (disclaimer: I did the course

kitchen), which means pillowy, olive oil-drenched

in the height of summer, but they run throughout

focaccia and sourdough (prepped and kneaded the day

the year, hence the fresh tomatoes and courgettes

before, achy forearms galore). There's a frantic dough

on my visit).

dash every half hour as timers ring out and Reed yells:
"Go fold!" whether you're in the middle of barbecuing

By this point we're flagging on our feet - there's a lot

marinated pork shoulder steaks or not.

of standing up involved in cooking all day it turns out.
But bowlfuls of freshly roasted tomato sauce with

Between folding our dough (to garner a good rise when

handmade gnocchi, dotted with basil, await.

it finally goes in the oven), we roast carrots to a mush
and lace it with tahini and cumin to smear on flatbreads,

Gnocchi, which I once thought so mysterious, is just a

which we then use to envelope those pork steaks (which

mash of cold potato, egg, flower and cheese (preferably

proves to be a sweaty exercise in not overcooking meat

a sharp, not too crumbly one). Constructing the

on the barbie).

dumplings is essentially a grown-up version of playing
with Play-Doh. Reed has a knack for somehow just

The bread making is almost all-consuming, but we

knocking all the doubt and fear out of you.

manage to braise some beef ribs on the hob and roll
out ruff puff pastry rhubarb and frangipane tarts,

DAY 2:

before tipping our sourdough loaves out of their

A platter of honey, blueberry drop scones and a strong

ceramic pans and knocking on the bottoms. Pray for

cup of tea just about bat away the exhaustion of

the hollow sound that means it's actually risen and

yesterday, and we're off.

cooked through.

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Sure, it's something of an illusion that you could make all
of this at home within the same time frame - we're got a
team of people doing our washing up for starters, and
the ingredients are mostly measured out for you, too.
But then, no one needs this amount of food in 48 hours on the final evening we leave laden with cardboard food
containers, and vacuum-packed fish fillets, enough for
packed lunches for a week.
You'll be shattered and full, but arrive home bragging
about your mackerel-based talents, and intent on
turning every carrot you encounter into hummus.
Two Days At River Cottage cookery courses cost ÂŁ430
per person and are hosted year-round. Visit rivercottage.
net for dates and to book.
By Ella Walker, Press Association

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Ella's homemade gnocchi | PA Photo/
Ella Walker

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Ella's sourdough | PA Photo/Ella Walker

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Italian party girl cautioned for
illegally sub-letting £1.5m townhouse
Over Christmas, The Mail on Sunday

for owners looking to holiday-let their

be keen to get away, so might not make

reported the arrest of a 37 year old party

property. The meteoric rise of AirBnB

the proper checks. The fact is we check

girl on charges of fraudulently sub-letting

has brought short-term letting into the

more closely!

a £1.5m central London apartment. The

mainstream, and the tax benefits of

property owner thought she was an NHS

holiday letting over residential letting

If guests can’t produce photo ID which

doctor, as her references suggested, but

have encouraged many second-home

corresponds with the booking name, we

in reality the £800 per week home was

owners to give it a try, but few appreciate

won’t release keys, and we won’t release

being sub-let for up to £600 per night for

the risks.

them to anyone claiming to be collecting

what neighbours described as drug-fuelled

on behalf of a friend, as it could be that

parties. But it’s not just owners of high-end

Absentee landlords are the most common

the card used to book the holiday is stolen.

central London properties who are at risk

victims. Fraudsters, for obvious reasons,

If homeowners do receive a fraudulent

from fraud.

prefer to avoid face-to-face contact, which

payment, they don’t usually find out

is why Quay insists guests collect keys in

for a week or two, when the dreaded

stolen

person from its offices. We are also on our

‘chargeback request’ hits the doormat,

identities, illegal sub-letting or prostitution,

guard for guests who turn up just as the

and if they can’t prove the correct CVC

the potential for fraud is a real headache

office is closing - they reason that staff will

number, registered address and/or 3D

Whether

it’s

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secure password was used, then they
will be duty-bound to return the money
to the genuine cardholder – invariably
after the holiday has been taken and the
‘guest’ departed.
Nobody is immune from fraud, although
the person who booked a long weekend
with Quay a couple of years ago must
have cursed his luck when he managed
to steal a card from an employee of a
credit card company! The genuine owner

up the watermarks – so if you’re out there

they had agreed a six-month tenancy with

of the card realised within an hour that

Mr Sean Page, I wouldn’t book again..!

the owner’s brother. The flat had been

his card had been used, and contacted

advertised on-line at an attractive rent,

Quay. We organised a welcoming party

The

many

creating huge interest. Each party handed

from the local constabulary, who lay in

businesses, and the oldest profession is

over a month’s deposit in advance, in cash,

wait in our meeting room and burst out

no exception. Pop-up brothels don’t just

and one handed over almost £2,000 in up-

when the guy arrived – you should have

happen in the major cities. One retired

front rent and deposit at a rendezvous in a

seen his face!

couple who let their holiday home in Baiter

public car park. It was only when the new

Park were shocked to receive a call from

tenants ‘moved in’ that they discovered

The World is forever shrinking and we

us to ask if they were aware their house

holiday literature, welcome packs and

accommodate

visitors,

was being used by prostitutes! We helped

guidebooks stuffed into cupboards and

but it is much harder to verify foreign-

them resolve the situation, and they rapidly

drawers, and by then the ‘landlord’ was

registered cards, where banks often don’t

became clients, as it dawned on them that

long gone.

offer password protection. There is also

running it themselves was just too risky.

likely to be a longer delay in genuine card

In our business, you get to recognise the

The problem with fraud is that it is

holders receiving notification that their

signs – 3 or 4-night mid-week bookings, girls

constantly evolving. As agents, we still

card has been cloned. We fell victim to

from certain countries, particularly those

get caught from time-to-time, and we’ve

what turned out to be a Turkish card just

connected by budget airlines. They usually

had years of experience in spotting the

before Christmas. It took two weeks before

do the grand tour, spending a few nights

signs. For individuals advertising their

the genuine cardholder’s bank caught up

in each town, and clients are always pre-

property on-line, hoping to capitalise on

with the transaction, notified the merchant

advised through certain ‘specialist’ websites.

an under-used asset, the dangers should

many

foreign

internet

has

transformed

not be underestimated. Help is at hand,

service provider, who in turn posted the
chargeback notice to us – and of course the

Three prospective tenants in Harbour Reach

however. We are always pleased to hear

‘businessman’ was long-gone by the time it

fell victim to a particularly deceitful con in

from prospective new clients, and we

arrived. It was an eye-opener – the passport

2017 when a holiday-let apartment, rented

are happy to share our experiences. The

ID was also a very good forgery. We have

for a week, was ‘sub-let’ by a con-artiste to

fewer opportunities fraudsters get, the

since invested in a UV scanner which shows

three different couples, who all believed

better for us all!

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How to cook a friendship,
the Hairy Bikers’ way
Comfort food is on the menu with the Hairy Bikers’ new cookbook,
British Classics. Jenny Stallard meets them.
Inspired by the likes of Keith Floyd and Rick

in the late-Nineties, while King suffered a

Stein, the Hairy Bikers - aka Dave Myers

potentially life-threatening brain aneurysm

and Si King - are now arguably the kings of

in 2014, and both men famously shed seven

cooking on the road. Well, that and kings of

stone between them after being warned

the cookbook: They now have more than

that their weight was a bit of a ticking

20 tomes under their belts, and The Hairy

time bomb).

Bikers’ British Classics is their latest.
They’ve travelled a lot together too.
In fact, it’s hard to think of anything they’re

Once, they were away with Myers’ wife

not kings of. Perhaps the biggest of all

on Valentine’s Day. “It was awkward when

though is working friendship - when I meet
them for the launch of British Classics, the
pair could easily be mistaken for brothers.

it came to paying. It felt only right that I
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Hairy Bikers aka Dave Myers and Si King | Andrew
Hayes-Watkins/PA

They’ve been working side by side for two

should pay because it was her Valentine’s
night!” he recalls with a laugh.
And the bikes are by no means forgotten,

decades, and are so comfortable together

to make “Italian fast food”, pasta pesto.

as King assures with a grin: “It’s absolutely

it’s clear these men are best mates - a

“I’ve used really good oil. And I know now,

part of our DNA. Do you want to see my

friendship forged over ovens and hot plates

if I just cook some pasta, with some purple

chopper?” He shows me his new bike, and

and thousands of miles on their trusty

sprouting broccoli to bulk it out, then

explains that the exhaust is so loud he can,

bikes (which are called Doris and Gina

put my pesto on... got a dinner in three

well, break wind and nobody hears. It’s a

Lollobrigida, in case you’re wondering).

minutes,” says the 61-year-old.

brilliant example of how down-to-earth

Luckily, King, 52, reveals that coming up

Myers doesn’t live far from another British

with new recipe ideas has “never been

Classic - Dick Strawbridge. Has he hung out

They’re British Classics themselves, really

a desert” for the duo. In fact, whittling

with Dick and wife Angel, stars of Escape To

- an observation that makes Myers laugh

down recipes to the shortlist for the book

The Chateau? “Yeah I have! He got in touch

(“That’s flattering!”).

was harder work, because they are always

online and we (Myers and his wife) were

thinking of ways to improve or tweak

passing through. We ended up staying for

While they agree that a person can’t

traditional dishes.

supper, Dick cooked salmon fishcakes.

call themselves a national treasure, they

They gave me some eggs to take home

appreciate that they’ve been part of

The book is a great mix of hearty, meaty

and I made an omelette. Then my wife

people’s lives for a long time now. It’s

favourites and comforting veggie offerings.

went down and helped Angel in one of her

amazing, says Myers, when students come

It’ll be accompanied by a nationwide tour

programmes, making bunting for one of

to book signings and “they’ve grown up

in 2019, too - which will also be a good

the weddings.”

with us. We’ve been around a while now.”

between Sittingbourne and the Loire Valley

So how do two very busy men like Myers

“What we can say is we are incredibly

(Myers) and St Albans and Australia (King),

and King keep their friendship happy? “It’s

privileged,” adds King. “What better way to

to spend some proper time together.

safe to say that we’re both family to each

do this than with your best mate?”

these guys are.

chance for the pair, who now split their time

other,” King muses. “We’ve been through a
They’re keen for people to realise that fast

lot since we met. Ups and downs.”

it yourself. Myers, for example, grows basil

As well as career high points, that’s included

in his garden in France and now has plenty

their share of health scares (Myers needed

of homemade pesto in the cupboard ready

surgery to remove a cyst from his brain

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The Hairy Bikers’ British Classics by Si King
and Dave Myers is published by Seven Dials

Meanwhile, bring a separate pan of water to the boil. Add the runner beans and cook them

Sea salt and black pepper

for three minutes, or until tender. Drain, then tip the beans back into the pan and toss with a

Parmesan shavings to serve (optional)

small knob of butter and plenty of pepper.

Fo r t h e m i n t e d o l i ve o i l

Remove the thyme and lemon zest from the rice and discard. Stir in the broad beans,

1tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

peas and asparagus with the remaining stock and cook for 3 minutes until tender, stirring

2tbsp olive oil

regularly. Remove from the heat and stir in the feta. Season with salt and pepper, then cover
with a lid and set aside for a few moments. Add the remaining butter to the risotto and stir.
Serve, topped with some runner beans, minted olive oil and shavings of Parmesan, if using.

First make the batter. Put the flour into a bowl and whisk it lightly to get rid of any lumps,

1tbsp (heaped) lard or goose or duck fat

then add a generous pinch of salt and the dried sage. Make a well in the middle and add the

1 large onion, sliced

eggs. Work the eggs into the flour, then gradually add the milk.

8 pork sausages
Sea salt

Alternatively, put everything in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Leave the batter to
stand for an hour.

Fo r t h e b a t t e r

150g plain flour

Preheat the oven to 200Â°C/Fan 180Â°C/Gas 6. Divide the lard or goose or duck fat between

1tsp dried sage

two four-hole Yorkshire pudding tins or one 12-hole tin. Put the tins in the oven to heat up.

2 eggs, beaten
275ml whole milk

Bring a small pan of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and the onion slices. Simmer them
for three minutes, then drain thoroughly. Cut the sausages into rounds.
Divide the onion and sausages between the tins. Put the tins back in the oven and cook for
20 minutes, until the sausages have started to look nice and brown.
Remove the tins from the oven. Pour in the batter around the sausages and onion - there
should be just enough batter to reach the top of each hole. Bake for a further 20 minutes
until the Yorkshire puddings have risen and are a dark golden-brown.
Serve hot straight from the oven - with some gravy if you like.

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top travel trends
for 2019
From mind-altering art exhibitions to underthe-radar beaches, these are the escapes set
to top our travel wish lists this year. By Sarah
Marshall.
There are almost 200 countries in the world today that's a lot of potential passport stamps to collect. For
most of us though, it's unlikely we'll ever get around to
crossing off even a fraction of the globe, which makes
choosing where to go an important decision!
Some destinations and regions do rise to the fore,
however, making them particularly appealing to visit
right now.
Whether it's the launch of a new flight route improving
access, an anniversary generating exciting exhibitions,
or simply an emerging trend gaining pace, several
factors make these five places ripe for 2019.
Looking for inspiration for your next trip? These
destinations should be filling you next available
passport pages...

LEFT
Sri Lanka | Photo by Oliver Sjรถstrรถm on Unsplash

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A leopard, a highlight sighting in Yala National Park | PA Photo/
thinkstockphotos

RIGHT
A beach in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka | PA Photo/thinkstockphotos

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SUN, SEA AND SURF IN SRI LANKA
Ten years after a violent civil war was finally put to rest,
this teardrop-shaped Indian Ocean island is now one
of the most sought-after travel destinations. Initially
affordability was the big draw; holidaying on it's sunsplashed beaches costs a fraction compared to its
flashy neighbours. But now word has spread of the
other attractions on offer.
Lonely Planet named Sri Lanka the number one
destination to visit in 2019, largely on the basis of its
"mix of religions and cultures, timeless temples, rich and
accessible wildlife, growing surf scene and its people".
Once off-limits to visitors due to clashes between the Sri
Lanka Army and Tamil Tigers, the north-east coast is the
country's fastest rising star. Port city Trincomalee has
some excellent opportunities for whale watching, and
provides a quieter alternative to overloaded Mirissa in
the south. Arugam Bay, meanwhile, has a laid-back surf
scene and claims to receive some of Asia's best waves.
Inland, tea tourism is gathering pace, while wildlife
fans are heading to Yala for sightings of leopards and
Minneriya National Park for large elephant herds.
How: G Adventures (gadventures.co.uk) offers a 7-day
Sailing Sri Lanka - North Coast tour from ÂŁ899pp, for
various departures in Feb, March, November and
December. Flights and meals extra.

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A PLEASING DOSE OF CULTURE IN ITALY

The master's most famous work, The Last Supper,

Boasting 54 Unesco World Heritage Sites, more than

hangs in the refectory of Milan's Santa Maria delle Grazie

anywhere else in the world, Italy is a magnet for anyone

convent, although to see it you'll need to purchase

keen on culture.

tickets in advance (cenacolovinciano.vivaticket.it).

A master of both the arts and science, Leonardo da

Further south, all eyes will be set on Matera, the

Vinci was the archetypal Renaissance man, so the

European Capital of Culture. Blighted by poverty,

500th anniversary of his death on May 2, 2019, has

the city in Basilicata was once a source of national

spawned a year's worth of celebrations and exhibitions.

embarrassment, but in recent decades its famous
sassi - rock dwellings - have been converted

Brazilians treat the beach like their front room, and
spending time on Rio's sandy bays is the best way
to integrate with local life: Copacabana is busy and
boisterous, while Ipanema and Leblon are classier
and quieter.
For a taste of Rio's past, head to the gabled mansions
climbing the hillside in Santa Teresa. A cherished
part of the community since 1877, the canary-yellow
Bondinho de Santa Teresa tram car operates journeys
into downtown.
How: Norwegian (norwegian.com/uk) offers flights from
London Gatwick to Rio from ÂŁ239.90 one way.

AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO REACH RIO DE
JANEIRO, BRAZIL
A city of mountains rising from the Atlantic Ocean, Rio
de Janeiro has an irresistibly romantic allure. The 2016
Olympics gave the destination plenty of worldwide
airtime, and now a new budget flight route means the
South American party-hub is within more peoples'
reach.
On March 31, Norwegian will begin a direct service to
Rio, following the success of their Buenos Aires route,
which launched last February.
While many will use the flight as an opportunity to
explore Brazil's wide-ranging riches, there's plenty to
keep you occupied in Rio for a few days. Seeing the city
from above is definitely a highlight; climb to the top of
the Christ the Redeemer statue or take a cable car over
to the tip of the Sugarloaf Mountain.

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Photo of the former Berlin Wall |
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BELOW
The TV Tower in Alexanderplatz,
formerly part of East Germany |
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RIGHT
Osaka Castle in Japan |
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HONOURING THE PAST IN BERLIN, GERMANY
A symbol of strength and authority in Europe, it's easy
to forget Germany was once divided. 2019 marks 30
years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, a physical and
metaphorical barrier between east and west, in place
since 1961.
On November 9, 1989, following a wave of revolutionary
activity in Eastern Bloc countries, East Berlin's Communist
Party declared residents of the GDR were free to cross
to the other side. People from both sides responded by
clambering onto the wall, and the government officially
began demolition work a year later.
Memories of the past are still preserved in Berlin: Former
squats in Mitte and Friedrichshain are now bars and
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Show-stopping
snowdrops at
Kingston Lacy
Kingston Lacy, a National Trust property
near Wimborne, is famous for one of the best
snowdrop displays in Dorset.
The snowdrop walk stretches through the 40-acre
garden for 1.5 miles and is at its best throughout early
February.
One of the best displays of snowdrops can be seen
nestled between the sleeping tree ferns in the Victorian
Fernery where the bright white droplets sprout,
carpeting the beds around the twisty paths. With fun
names like ‘Ding Dong’ and ‘Heffalump’ the Fernery is
home to over 35 different varieties. You’ll spot more if
you continue further down the Lime Avenue and on
to Lady’s Walk, where Henrietta Bankes, a passionate
horticulturalist, first had her gardener plant snowdrops
in the early 1900s.

The Japanese garden is also a great place for
snowdrops as they carpet the banks either side of the
path, contrasting with the bamboo. As one of the first
bulbs to flower in the gardening calendar, the snowdrop
is an annual harbinger of spring.
Andrew Hunt, Head Gardener at Kingston Lacy
comments; ‘There will be over 40 different varieties
of snowdrop on display this year for any avid
galanthophiles to spot. In total there should be over six
million flowers to see.’
During the spring months visitors will also be able
to see the colourful hyacinths and spring bedding
displays coming to life in the newly restored Parterre, an
important part of the formal garden that sits to the east
of the house.
The gardens are open daily from 10am – 4pm. For full
details on the garden at Kingston Lacy head to www.
nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy.
Words by the National Trust.
Pictures credit: National Trust Images | James Dobson

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H O U S E- M AG .C O.U K

THE L ANDSCAPE SERVICE | OUTDOOR LIVING

Introducing;
The Landscape Service
The Landscape Service are a Dorset based landscape design practice, providing landscape
and garden design, landscape planning and consultancy services across the South.

They are passionate about working closely

Meet Luke Mills, Director

with their clients and related professionals to

We asked founding Director Luke Mills

deliver landscapes and gardens on private

about The Landscape Service and their

residential and commercial schemes.

company philosophy.

With a strong focus customer service, The

“I started The Landscape Service in 2017

Landscape Service approach every project

and have worked on some amazing

by understanding the client’s requirements

projects in such a small space of time

and vision for the space. They pride

with some great clients. We are a dynamic

themselves on delivering a client focused

team that now includes several design

design service.

consultants who work together on a variety
of projects.

The Landscape Service regularly work
alongside related professionals such as

“It’s all about the client and quality of design.

architects and planning consultants. This

Collaborating,

collaboration is essential to the practice, it

innovative landscapes is the forefront of

results in a more thoughtful design approach

our design philosophy. It’s a great feeling

and allows for a greater connection between

to have created a space the client will get

the landscape and architecture.

lasting enjoyment from.”

listening

and

delivering

Don’t just take our word for it...
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at each stage. He listened and responded
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project is a total transformation from the
original garden.”
Landscape & Garden Design / Landscape
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O U T D O O R L I V I N G | GA R D E N I N G

Gardening in
the climatechange era
Unsure what climate change means for your
plants? Garden designer Sue Townsend offers
some advice...
Gardening for a changing climate is set to be a key trend
for 2019, with living more planet-friendly lifestyles and
protecting the environmental high on the agenda. So
what can gardeners do?
“Gardeners can definitely help reduce climate change,”
says Society of Garden Designers member, Sue
Townsend

(suetownsendgardendesign.co.uk).

“The

more plants we can get into the garden, the better. They
have so many different properties, providing shade and
acting as windbreaks, and other elements.”
Gardens have had to be pretty resilient to withstand the
extreme weather we’ve seen in recent years, including
flooding, milder winters and soaring temperatures in
summer - and Townsend is creating more ecological
gardens to cope with the extreme weather conditions
experienced in the UK in recent years.
Here, she shares five tips for creating a garden to cope
with climate change...

“Part of it depends on drainage. It’s about knowing your
soil. On clay soil, a hawthorn hedge would work really

“On clay soil, it helps to aerate the soil as the worms

well. Many Mediterranean plants, such as lavender, can

bring the organic matter down, and the more air there

cope with lighter soils if you have free drainage. Sedums

is and the more holes there are in the ground will help

and stipa grasses can cope with drought and, if they are

the rainwater drain through more easily, than if the soil

free-draining, they can cope with some rain.”

is very compacted.
In wetter regions, native plants like poplar trees can
“When it’s dry, the organic matter retains the moisture

cope with wetter conditions, as can Iris sibirica and

and keeps it in contact with the roots of the plants. With

day lilies - both can cope with dry and wet conditions.

sandy soil, it bulks out the soil and gives the plants more

“There’s a host of euphorbias which can cope with very

nutrients and more moisture.”

dry conditions, but some, such as Euphorbia palustris,
can cope with wetter environments,” Townsed notes.

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3. Make room for shade
Use trees to shade areas. They will absorb carbondioxide. Amelanchier has beautiful blossom and can
cope with dry and wet conditions.
Think about adding a living roof to any structures
available too, whether it be pergolas on which you can
plant climbing plants to provide additional shade.
If you have a covered surface like a roof, you can have
a living roof on top of that but make sure it’s structurally
sound. Plant sedum roofs on top of your shed or lean-to,
which will help absorb rain water.

4. Be water wise
What can you do with excess water? Make sure there’s
either a soakaway in your garden or choose plants that
are suitable for wet conditions, which will soak up all the
moisture.
“Make sure your patio has a proper fall on it, ideally going
away from the house, so that the water can drain into
a bed - a planted area is the ideal scenario,” Townsend
advises. “Alternatively, you could install a slot drain on
the edge of the patio by digging a hole and inserting the
drain. If you have hard landscaping everywhere, take
professional advice over drainage. The most obvious
solution is a water butt”, she says.
“You can get more attractive ones than just the classic
black style. Some are disguised as more rustic pots,
which will slot in under your down pipe, where water
can be diverted. Alternatively, submerge a larger one
and use a pump which will distribute the water,” says
Townsend. Also, use the largest a patio pots you can,
as they will dry out less quickly than smaller containers.

5. Use permeable materials
You need permeable surfaces through which water can
drain, such as gravel. If you have terracing, think about
where that water will run off. Make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s either going
into beds, or into a soakaway or a storage area.
Rainwater harvesting units can be fitted under lawns, for
example, in areas that you can access and then pump
it out to water the garden at different times as needed.
You can also use bark or paving blocks layered with a
more permeable sub-base underneath.
Words by Hannah Stephenson, Press Association

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A gravel path | Thinkstock/PA

BELOW
A living roof | Sue Townsend Garden Design Ltd/PA

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LOV E YO U R H O M E
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Whilst the nights are still long, investing in some
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Or add a PIR/motion sensor, which will turn on
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Is it a good time
to buy my car?
We are currently in a world surrounded by
uncertainty; Brexit, diesel cars, flexi-leases,
will Robbie re-join Take That (again!) Because
of this, we have two types of people to cater for:
The “take my money I don’t care” society and
the “I’m spending nothing until I know what’s
going on” culture.
While businesses try to survive the latest wave of
nobody in charge really knowing what is happening at
the moment, we have been clearing away the fog of
chance for those that we speak to and I believe that’s
all we can do.
What if you can buy a car, confident of what you may
owe or what it will be worth at any time? Knowing that
you are paying enough to avoid negative equity and,
whatever happens, professionals have the proper
tools in place to protect you from most things out
of your control. AND what if you can still have fun
buying it today?

will buy from the wrong people and take little (if any)
advice from get-rich-quick hopefuls, just because they

Car Sales businesses are, of course, taking advantage

want to be seen buying “that car from that company”.

of the two groups I speak of. Some clients are wealthy

Well that car is going to depreciate by £40,000 this year

enough to just want the product now, regardless. They

because of a facelift, the airfix bodykit that’s on it and
that company’s ridiculous profit margin. The “experts”
around you don’t need to care what happens in the
future nor even have the wheel nuts to suggest that
you might wait. This is brilliant news for the vultures,
swooping for easy pickings.
As for the group that won’t spend until they absolutely,
positively know everything they need to know; who
can blame them? It just means taking the time to
advise, reassure and sometimes suggest that they are
right. Much like the socialites that are Pied Piper’d into
spending willy nilly, the less confident buyers are being
fed some of the right information, but (as the late Eric
Morecambe put it) not necessarily in the right order.
Who knows where diesel is really going? What effect will
Brexit really have on us all? Is it better to lease a car, buy
a car, finance it or just hold on? Nobody knows… really,
they don’t. But we need to stop buyers being baffled

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by terminological inexactitude and handing money
over to people who are feeding their own greed. Have
someone work with you to establish whether you really
are getting the best deal.
Our very own Jessie J can be credited with the wise

“ The most complete
experience in purchasing
and funding your next,
first or dream car.
Renowned in the motor
and finance industry for
honesty, professionalism
and a caring attitude.”

words, “I wonder how they sleep at night. When the sale
comes first and the truth comes second...”
I have spent my entire working life with cars and finance,
shooing vultures away and fighting the paper-thin veil
between what sounds good and what truly is the best
advice for car buyers. Where will you be in 6, 12, 24

months’ time? What if your circumstances change?
What if you are not well off for ever… or hopefully the
other way around, when you can finally have your
dream car?
Let RB Prestige help light the way ahead for you and,
whatever route you choose, ensure that you will be in
a much better place when you decide to change your
car, both now and in the future. With our Prestige for All
outlook… it’s not about the price tag; we give you reason
to just stop for a minute and smile. Come and see the
team for a coffee on Ashley Road in Poole, or call Rob on
01202 878188 anytime!

R E N A U LT K A D J A R
Renault has launched its new
Kadjar model featuring revised
exterior styling, re-designed
interior, and prices starting
at £20,595.
The new model has high
equipment levels, including
seven-inch colour touchscreen,
automatic climate control, rear
parking sensors, and 17-inch
alloy wheels as standard on the
entry-level Play version. Other
features include cruise control
and a speed limiter, automatic
climate control, electronic
parking brake, a sliding armrest
and ambient lighting.
New Kadjar has a four-strong
line-up of petrol and diesel
engines, with the diesel versions
offering lower emissions.
There is a choice of a six-speed
manual or a seven-speed
automatic gearbox.
A highlight of the interior of the
New Kadjar Play is the seveninch colour infotainment
touchscreen with capacitive
technology, which means it is
more sensitive to the driver or
passenger’s touch. The driver
or passengers’ smartphone can
be seamlessly connected to the
New Kadjar via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto.

R O A D T E S T: T O Y O TA AY G O
Toyota’s Aygo is one of the most popular city
cars and the latest version, with sharp new
styling and equipment upgrades make a car
that was once just cute now very chic.
Aygo is cleverly designed to appeal to a wide
range of customers, with each trim level carefully
created to meet specific requirements. The
distinctive front-end design uses the grille and
angular headlights to form a visual X, so it is not
surprising that all the trim levels are x-based,
with the entry-level x model starting at £9,295.
My test model was a special edition x-press
which had an upgraded connectivity pack and
costs £12,630. This version, like all the others, is
powered by a 1.0 litre 72 hp petrol engine with 5
speed manual gearbox (an automatic is available).
The manual version returns 68.9 mph combined
and has emissions of just 93 g/km. Top speed
is 99 mph and the 0-60 mph time 13.8 seconds.
This eye-catching model comes with standout gloss black alloys, contrasting colour
accents to the sides, doors and roof, DAB
radio, Bluetooth, automatic air conditioning,
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smartphone integration, rear privacy glass, auto
headlights, front fog-lamps, daytime running
lights, front power windows, reversing camera,
tyre pressure monitor, and 6 airbags among its
extensive kit-list.
The multimedia system uses a touchscreen
integrated into the instrument panel, with the
main menu displaying a clear simple menu which
is very user-friendly. For a city car, the cabin is
more spacious than you might expect, and the
198-litre boot is adequate for normal needs.
Out and about, the Aygo is very pleasant to drive,
and while its 0-60 mph time is not that quick, it
doesn’t feel sluggish and proves very nimble in
traffic and when parking.
Summing up, the Aygo has a cool and classy
persona that many city cars lack, and its trendy
features will help attract younger buyers but
not offend the more mature. Add to the mix
Toyota’s proven reputation for reliability and
strong re-sale values and it underlines why
the Aygo is such a popular choice in a very
competitive market sector.

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R O A D T E S T: C I T R O E N C 4 C A C T U S
Citroen’s C4 Cactus hatchback has
extrovert SUV styling and puts the
emphasis on its ultra-comfortable ride,
generous equipment levels and very
competitive pricing to give it a distinct
edge in a hard-fought market sector,
writes NICK FLETCHER.
The Cactus will appeal to those seeking a
stand-out image in what can sometimes
be a rather dull hatchback class and with
prices starting at £18,505 for the entry
level Feel models, it certainly grabs the
attention. While there are petrol and diesel
engines in the line up, the popular choice
is the 1.2 litre 110 hp turbo-petrol unit
which combines perky performance with
very good fuel economy. Top speed is
122 mph, the 0-60 mph time 9.2 seconds
and average fuel consumption 61.4 mpg.
Emissions are low at just 106 g/km.

unconventional appearance continues
with a chic dashboard that includes a
roomy storage box with a lift-up lid. Most
controls are via a central touch-screen
which is easy to understand though can be
a little slow to respond.
Deliberate use of soft materials for the
seating combined with specially-cushioned
suspension makes the Cactus unbeatable
for day to day driving comfort, especially
over longer distances.
Four adults get good head and leg-room
though five might be a squeeze. Oddly,
the rear passenger windows do not

The Cactus has an elegant yet robust look
with an eye-catching front end. Inside, the
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conventionally roll down – they just push
slightly open on a retaining clip. The
boot space is large at 358 litres and while
the rear seats do fold, they do not drop
fully flat.
Standard equipment on the upper-range
Flair test model - priced at £20,405 includes digital radio, Bluetooth, sat-nav,
reversing camera, connectivity features,
climate control, auto lights and wipers,
and tinted rear glass. Safety features
include lane departure warning and auto
emergency braking.
On the road, the Cactus revs eagerly and
the light-touch steering provides good
feedback. On harder corners, there is
little more body roll due to the softer-set
suspension though it still feels perfectly
stable. The driving position is very good,
as is all-round visibility, and overall
the Cactus provides a very pleasant
driving experience.
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R O A D T E S T: V O LV O
XC 60 D5 R-DESIG N
The premium SUV sector has been mostly
dominated by German contenders in recent
years, but now Swedish manufacturer
Volvo is vying with the best of them and its
latest XC60 model underlines why, writes
NICK FLETCHER.
This spacious and luxurious SUV has
its own distinct persona, immaculate
build quality and strong reliability
record, and with well-equipped D3 entry
versions starting at £37,770 is also very
price competitive.
In the line-up there are two diesel engines,
one petrol unit and a plug-in hybrid
available and my test model was a midrange D5 R-Design Pro powered by a 2.0
litre 235 hp diesel engine with 8-speed
automatic gearbox and all-wheel-drive.
This version costs £49,835.

The power steering is well-weighted for
cornering feedback yet light enough for
easy in-town parking and the XC60 has
nicely balanced driving dynamics to
deliver a relaxed and effortless experience.
There is generous head and leg room for
five adults and a large 505 litre flat-floor
boot with a powered tailgate and dropdown rear seats to boost load capacity,
meaning it scores highly for everyday
practicality.

The diesel engine is smooth and relatively
quiet and offers a top speed of 137 mph,
a quick 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds
and average fuel economy of 47.1 mpg.
Emissions are 158 g/km.

Externally, the XC60 has a sleeker and more
potent look than some rivals and the cabin
is a triumph of clean crisp user-friendly
design. Buttons and switches are kept to
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via a large vertical-format central touch
screen. The test model comes with leather
sports seats and other kit includes dualzone climate control, sat-nav, connectivity
features, front and rear parking sensors
and LED headlights. Safety kit includes
pedestrian, cyclist and large animal
detection, lane-keeping aid and auto
emergency braking.
There are formidable rivals in the class yet
the Volvo XC60 still stands out. It looks
superb, feels really special to be in, and
Volvo’s legendary reputation for durability
and notably strong re-sale values give it
particular allure.

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N E W M A S E R AT I
GHIBLI RIBELLE
Maserati had produced a
new limited edition, the
Ghibli
Ribelle,
offering
owners exclusive design and
elegant interior trims using
“NeroRibelle” mica colour. Price
has not yet been confirmed.
This new limited edition
Ghibli - only 200 are being
created - will be available with
all of the sports saloon’s three
powerplants, the 275 HP V6
turbodiesel and the two petrol
options, both twin-turbo V6
delivering 350 HP and 430
HP, designed by Maserati
Powertrain and built at the
Ferrari plant at Maranello.

R O A D T E S T: H O N D A H R - V
When Honda’s HR-V was launched 20 years ago,
it was one of the pioneering SUV models which
helped establish a sector which is now the fastestgrowing in Europe, writes NICK FLETCHER.

The driving position is slightly lower than in
some SUVs but there is still good forward vision.
Seating is very comfortable and all but the tallest
rear seat occupants get good head and leg-room.

The latest HR-V has clever styling which gives a
sculpted coupe look while still having four doors
– the handles of the rear doors are disguised.
Available with a 1.5 litre petrol engine or a 1.6 litre
diesel, the HR-V is priced from £19,995 and offers
class-leading interior space.

The dashboard is logically laid out and the cabin
exudes a quality appearance and a sense of
durability. Boot space is very good at 470 litres,
expandable to a substantive 1,533 litres with
the rear seats folded – simple to operate thanks
to what Honda describes as its ‘magic’ folding
system which is more versatile than most and
also allows the front passenger seat to fold flat to
load very long items.

On the road, the HR-V proves to be one of the
best-handling in the compact SUV sector. The
steering is nicely-weighted and responsive,
giving a great feeling of control. On the corners
the car is very composed thanks to a firm
suspension set-up, though ride quality is slightly
compromised on rougher surfaces.

Rivals are plentiful in this class but the HR-V
has two ace cards to play – it has more striking
styling than most and is backed by Honda’s
near-legendary reliability record.
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Your teeth
fixed in a day
At Dorset Dental Clinic we are now able to secure fixed
teeth onto implants placed into your jawbone all within
3-4 hours from start to finish.
Whether you have a few remaining teeth and are
struggling with your partial dentures or indeed if you

After a short period of consultation, we plan your

have full dentures and find them difficult, we can help

treatment very carefully and give you a written estimate

you have fixed teeth in one day. The technique can

of charges. Assuming all goes well with the consultation

also be applied to both the upper and lower jaws, and

and examination process (usually just two short visits),

can even be carried out in both jaws in the same day. In

we then book you in for implant placement and at

addition, the procedure is painless and can be carried

the same time our technician is on hand to construct

out under sedation for our more nervous patients, and

your new teeth.

post operative discomfort is kept to a minimum with
simple painkillers

The teeth provided on day one we term as provisional
teeth, as soft tissue changes and technical constraints

Over the last year or so we have worked closely with

prevent us from securing on your final teeth from day

our in-house technician Emily Whitmarsh to develop

one. However, only 2 or 3 short painless visits are required

predictable and accurate techniques which are proving

4 months after your initial “teeth in a day” appointment,

a huge hit with the patients we are providing this

for us to construct your final definitive teeth.

treatment for.
Here are some of the comments we have had from
our patients.
“I would like to thank you for the excellent implant and
bridges that you recently fitted for me. Both you, and
your staff, did everything possible to ease my anxiety
and explain each process as it was happening. The
thought of such major dental work in my mouth filled
me with dread for years. It was only your understanding
and considerate manner that persuaded me it was
the right thing to do, and that it would change my life
dramatically. Indeed it has!
“Smiling is back on my agenda and eating is a positive
joy! Why didn’t I come to you years ago? With grateful
thanks.”
Jill M.

P I C T U R E D A B OV E
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Due to the high cost of the materials, components and
technical support required this treatment does not come
cheap, and prices range from 9-14K per jaw. However,
our patients feel this is a worthwhile investment in their
future with respect to their ability to eat, smile laugh and
kiss with confidence, with many patients saying it’s the
best money they have ever spent on themselves.
If you are interested in whether or not this treatment is
suitable for you please call us to arrange a consultation
and we will be able to tell you immediately if we can carry
out this treatment for you.
BELOW
Some before and after photographs of a patient who had this treatment

“Having decided to proceed with implants, I considered
the alternatives and entrusted the work to a dental team
that clearly had very considerable experience of the
procedure. After some tests, Philip McCauley advised
that he could insert implants and an interim set of fixed
upper teeth the same day. My wife then decided to
have a similar treatment and we are both delighted and
impressed with the results. Walk in with a denture and
walk out with new teeth!”
Mr G.M., Retired Engineer
Patient 1: Before

“Having tried dentures to no avail and feeling totally
frustrated, I was referred to Philip McCauley. Since
having received my implants crown and bridge, Philip
has given me my old mouth back. Where as before I was
unable to eat my food properly I can now eat all things
I enjoy and feel like a new woman with a wonderful
smile. Having my teeth removed and receiving my new
implants etc. I can honestly say I suffered very little
discomfort and felt no pain mainly because I was in
good hands and I would recommend Philip McCauley
and this form of dentistry to anyone.”
Mrs. G.F., Business Director

WE’ VE
M OVED!
New Year, New Clinic!
Elegant Aesthetic are very pleased to
announce our move to a new home! We
are now based in Poole within Sandbanks
Clinic on Commercial Road.
We enjoyed a fabulous launch party on
Saturday 7th January, to all of our patients
who came along to show their love and
support - thank you!

You can still book an appointment with

clinic in my home town of Bournemouth at

Shikha for any of the following:

the Sandbanks Clinic in Poole’.

Are you still offering the same

• Botox

treatments?

• Medical Botox

What makes Elegant different to other

Yes! And more is to come! We have just

• Intravenous Nutrient Therapy (Vitamin

clinics

opened a brand-new travel clinic so if you

Drips)

is

that

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a

conscientious

practitioner I will want to understand your

need any vaccinations for your upcoming

• Dermal Fillers

aims and expectations and together come

holiday give us a call.

• The Perfect Peel

to a joint treatment plan. This is proven to

• Obagi Peel *coming soon*

give much more natural, longer lasting

• Allergy testing

results than a “one size fits all” approach to

• Travel & non-travel vaccinations

Botox and fillers. I only use the most

• Travel medications

advanced techniques and products in my

• Malaria medication

consultations including the well established
Botox and Juverderm ranges.

Meet Shikha Rishi
I am a highly experienced aesthetics

I look forward to welcoming you into the

pharmacist and have a number of years

clinic and begin our journey together to

training under the world renowned Dr.

revealing the more Elegant you.

Katie Goldie in Harley Street, London and
Dr Tim Pearce at Skin Viva, Manchester.
I have therefore decided to base my own

Treat the one
you love this
Valentines
Whether you are taking your loved one out for
a romantic meal or a night away, here are our
recommendations for some of our favourite
local haunts.
The Dancing Moose
If you are looking for a relaxed vibe with a fun
atmosphere then the Dancing Moose is the place
for you. With four venues, including Ashley Cross,
Bournemouth, Wimborne and Penn Hill, they offer good
food, good liquor, good people and good times! The
menus offer a selection of mouth-watering dishes with
plenty of choice for vegetarians, vegans and meat-eater
alike, including everything from burgers and salads to
tapas and fried chicken.
Abbots Court
If you are considering a delayed valentine’s celebration

If you are in need of a relaxing night away in the country,

then why not head down for one of their delicious

Abbots Court is a Bed and Breakfast that has made a

Sunday roasts, choose from a selection of meats to

name for itself as a the place to go for an idyllic short

accompany the roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese,

break, bringing unwavering foodie ethics and country-

roasted carrots,roasted parsnips and homemade

chic living together in this one rural retreat. Nestled

Yorkshire puddings, they are not to be missed!

in five acres of verdant land, stands a country home:
three-floors, seven guest rooms and a series of lavish

www.dancingmoose.co.uk

relaxation zones.
Guest can relax and enjoy the simple pleasures
including going for a walk through Dorset’s countryside,
enjoy food picked and cooked fresh from the kitchen
garden, and if this cold weather remains, you can cosy
up by a roaring fire.
If you’re looking for the perfect country retreat,
with some of the finest food around, then we can’t
recommend Abbots Court highly enough.
www.abbots-court.co.uk

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Roast dinner at the Dancing Moose, Wimborne

LEFT
Relax by the fire at Abbots Court | Photo courtesy of Abbots Court

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The Pig, Brokenhurst
Beyond a winding country lane, tucked behind
shrouded hedges, stands The Pig, it is the perfect spot
to escape to if you are looking for a romantic night away
without going to far afield.
With signature cocktails and an ever changing menu,
dependent on what the forager finds or the kitchen
garden deems to be in perfect conditions, your visit to
The Pig is sure to be a unique experience.
This country house offers a luxurious home away from
home where you certainly feel a part of something truly
grand. Housed in the main manor are two lounges,
a cosy bar, the dining room, and rooms on the floor
above, not forgetting the many little hideaways, but we
shall leave you to discover those for yourself.
www.thepighotel.com/brockenhurst

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Ventana Grand Café
At The Cumberland Hotel a little gem of a restaurant lies,
producing some classically delicious food, otherwise
known as the Ventana Grand Café.
The décor is certainly flamboyant and clearly no expense
has been spared, with luxury trappings, artfully dressed
tables and general indulgence in plentiful supply it is a
great venue to enjoy a meal with your Valentine.
You can get a 3 course gourmet dinner from their A La
Carte menu (excluding grill) for just £42.50 per person
including a glass of prosecco or an artisan cocktail from
their specially made Valentine’s selection.
They have a varied menu offering fresh food including
fish, seafood, meats and vegetarian dishes, all
locally sourced where possible. Be sure to make your
reservation to avoid disappointment.
Franco Manca

www.cumberlandhotel.oceana-collection.com

For the pizza lovers out there Franco Manca, situated in
the heart of Bournemouth, is the perfect place to take
your Valentine.
Their sourdough pizza are a modern reincarnation of
traditional Napolese recipes, the Franco Manca pizza is
far beyond your ordinary deep dish, in so many ways.
Take the dough for example, which is made using a
signature ‘sourdough starter’ (a pre-ferment of organic
flour and water) that is prepared and constantly fed to
keep the yeast alive.
The list of toppings are simple, refined due to the
ingredients being fresh and seasonal. Customisation
is also an option and their ginormous blackboard is
usually teaming with delicious daily specials.
Franco Manca is a foodie’s dream. Fresh qualitative
ingredients, beautiful combinations and radically fair
prices make this pizza paradise a winner.
www.francomanca.co.uk

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A fillet steak with a creamy Isle of Blue cheese sauce at the Ventana Grand Café

LEFT
Pizza at Franco Manca

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Benefits of Martial Arts
for your child
Self-Control and Good Decision Making

Five foods that could
help keep joints healthy
Did you know that a number of
foods are linked with reduced
inflammation? Liz Connor rounds
up five to add to the menu now.
Joint pain can occur at any time of the year,
but some people find it can particularly
flare up when the weather is cold.
Some studies have suggested that this
because when temperatures dip, our
body prioritises supplying vital organs
like the heart, which restricts how much
blood it sends to our hands and feet. As
a result, researchers have theorised that
the tissues around the joints become less
pliable, so joints can feel tighter and more
uncomfortable than usual.
Joint pain can occur for a range of reasons,
of course, including osteoarthritis, which
affects millions of Brits to some extent
or other.
While thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no magic recipe to take
arthritis away, there is evidence that diet and certain foods in particular - could play
a role in helping fight inflammation and
joint pain (alongside tailored professional
advice from your doctor and medication
if required).
Wondering which foods might help keep
winter joint pain at bay? Here are five foods
that have been linked with joint health...
1. FATTY FISH
Fatty and oily fish - like salmon, trout
and mackerel - are rich in omega-3 fatty
acids, which studies have found can
help fight inflammation associated with
arthritis pain. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thought that marine
fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid

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3. GINGER

5. BERRIES

As well as being used to soothe an upset

Who can resist a bowl of berries with a

stomach, a daily slice of fresh ginger may

dollop of yogurt in the morning? As well as

also help ease the symptoms of arthritis.

being naturally low in calories, this simple

One 2001 study assessed how 261 patients

breakfast dish may also have some powerful

with osteoarthritis of the knee responded

benefits for joints - as well as your health

to taking a capsule of ginger extract,

in general. Berries such as strawberries,

twice a day. After six weeks, 63% reported

raspberries and blueberries are loaded

improvements in their discomfort levels.

with antioxidants, which researchers have

This aromatic spice can be used to add zest

found can protect your body against

to cooking, enjoyed fresh or brewed in tea.

inflammation and free radicals - unstable

If you’re not fond of the taste, you can find it

molecules that can damage cells and

in supplement form too.

organs - and may be associated with lower
levels of inflammation.

4. WALNUTS
Walnuts are one of the most versatile nuts

Take advantage of seasons fresh berries

going - you can sprinkle them on salads,

(although you can also buy them frozen),

toss them into a noodle dish, or simply

and if you have a garden, why not giving

enjoy them as a mid-morning snack. These

growing your own a go?

hardy nuts are great for joints as they’re
high in alpha linoleic acid (ALA), a type

By Liz Connor, Press Association

of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid
which plays a role in keeping inflammation

Picture credits: Thinkstock/PA.

under control.

(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
can reduce the production of immune
cells

called

leukocytes

and

enzymes

known as cytokines, which are both
important components in the body’s
inflammatory response. Experts generally
recommend

at

least

three

to

four

ounces of fish, twice a week, to reap the
joint-friendly benefits.
2. GARLIC
As well as being a delicious base for soups,
sauces or a tasty stir-fry, studies have
shown that people who regularly eat foods
from the allium family enjoy fewer signs of
osteoarthritis, the most common chronic
joint condition in the UK.
Garlic, like onions and leeks, contains diallyl
disulfide - an anti-inflammatory compound
that can limit the effects of cytokines.
Top tip: Plump for fresh garlic, as the
preservatives in bottled garlic may effect
some of its benefits.

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P U Z Z L E S | TA K E A B R E A K

It is time to

TA K E A B R E A K

Pop the kettle on, put your feet up and take 10 minutes
to engage your brain and solve these simple puzzles.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for
a Property Manager to join us at the
successful Winkworth Highcliffe office on
a permanent basis. Property management
experience is preferred along with
anyone having an NFOPP qualification.

We are looking for someone customer
focused and able to demonstrate a
successful track record in meeting and
exceeding targets. You’ll also need to
be personable, able to win new business
and help drive the sales team forward.
Experience in the property industry with
a good knowledge of the local property
market is essential.
The skills required for this role will include:
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Excellent sales ability
Listing / Valuations experience
High level of customer service skills
An exemplary telephone manner
Well presented, determined and selfmotivated
• Knowledge of the area helpful
• Full UK Driving Licence and own car
essential
• Thoroughly professional approach to
Estate Agency

The role will be in a fast-paced and fun
environment, dealing with landlords,
tenants and contractors. You must be a
confident communicator with the ability
to resolve issues effectively while delivering
excellent levels of customer service. Good
logistical skills essential.
Please apply with CV and covering letter to
mwatters@winkworth.co.uk and
simon.barnes@winkworth.co.uk
Or please telephone Simon Barnes at
Winkworth Highcliffe 07812 186 517

We are recruiting in our market leading
Bournemouth office!
An opportunity has arisen in our busy
Hearnes Bournemouth office for a fulltime sales consultant.
The role will mostly entail meeting and
greeting buyers and sellers, arranging and
conducting viewings, providing feedback
to our sellers and agreeing sales.
The candidate must be a positive, hardworking, well-presented, smart and driven
individual.
We are a fun, yet hard-working team
who pride ourselves on our exceptional
customer service levels, attention to detail
and overall reputation. We are proud to be
Bournemouth’s leading estate agent and
are excited to welcome someone to join our
pro-active team.
A full driving license and transport is
required. We will consider no experience in
the industry and training will be provided.

Training – Training will be given to a Sales
Negotiator who is looking to progress to
listing with the prospect of taking on a
more senior role, potentially leading to a
dynamic and fantastic career opportunity.

If you feel you are suitable for this role,
please apply with your CV and covering
letter to sally@hearnes.com.

Salary is dependent on experience. Hours
are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
and every other Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00
pm (a day off in lieu is given)
Please send your CV to lynn@saxecoburg.
eu or call 01202 303066 for further details.

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ASK THE EXPERT

AFTER

BEFORE

FEBRUARY OFFER: NON-SURGICAL
EYELIFT - FIBROBLAST, FROM £150*

S T Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N F O R
VA L E N T I N E ’ S D AY

NON-SURGICAL
EYELIFT - FIBROBLAST

By Julie Bramah, House of Colour Bournemouth
Top tips to make sure you look and feel your very best on
the most romantic day of the year:

The huge step forward in anti-wrinkle
treatments everybody’s talking about

What to wear – You can never go wrong with the trouser
& heel combo as long as you are wearing the right
length and style of trousers with shoes that make you
look and feel fabulous.

Plasma-Fibroblasting is a new non-invasive, nonsurgical eye lifting, wrinkle reducing, skin tightening
procedure. The treatment helps to shrink excess skin
and it is a fantastic treatment to dramatically reduce
hooded eyes. The treatment works by shortening and
shrinking the skin fibres instantly through a plasma
flash. This flash from a hand held device evaporates
superficially on the skin at a tiny point and the skin
shrinks around the targeted area. Further points are
placed in a grid pattern across the skins surface, pulling
the skin tighter without having to undergo surgery.
Some clients can gain an instant rejuvenated look
while others may need a few treatments. Anesthetic
Cream is used to help minimise discomfort.

Touch of rouge – Try a little red dress, a red coat
complimented by a neutral outfit underneath, or red
accessories.
Lacy can be racy – If your style personality favours
textures, try wearing a lacey number. Make a statement
in a silky top made even more romantic with ruffled
sleeves, a must touch velvet or a fake fur in a rich colour.
Accessories – If you like a bit of drama wear bigger and
bolder jewellery but a smaller pendant may be right on the
money to draw attention to your finest assets.

Beauty Queen – Choose makeup drawing attention to
your best features. Choose a gorgeous lipstick but avoid
gloss. No one wants to kiss sticky lips!
And for the men:
What to wear to keep it interesting – Don’t wear a work
shirt on your date. Team patterned or block coloured
shirts with jeans or chinos and a blazer.

*Terms & conditions apply. Offers ends 28th February 2019.

BLEMISHES REMOVAL - WART, BENIGN MOLE
OR SKIN TAG REMOVAL, FROM £50*

Accessories – jazz it up with a wow coloured scarf
and wearing a nice watch shows you care about your
appearance.
Call us to arrange a consultation 01202 429889
www.healthandbeautybournemouth.co.uk

With a vibrant mix of countryside, beaches and attractions, there
is always plenty to do in Dorset & Hampshire. Here is a selection
of events happening across the counties over the coming weeks.

ONCE UPON A PRINCESS

AN EVENING WITH RNLI

21 FEBRUARY

L I F E B O AT S TAT I O N

The ultimate pop princess party Once
Upon A Princess is heading out on the
road for its first ever UK tour. This
smash-hit glittering production features
all your favourite fairytale princesses plus
a soundtrack of top pop hits and movie
musical classics that will have the whole
audience singing and dancing.

PH OTO G R APH ER JAC K LOWE
01 MARCH

LIGHT UP POOLE
21 - 23 FEBRUARY

The books in the Fairyland library have
got muddled up and magic maker Fairy
Muddled needs your help to put the
pages back in the right books. Join her as
she follows the clues to discover which
princess will marry Prince Charming.
Once Upon A Princess, now in its third
sparkling year, continues to entertain,
inspire and captivate little princes and
princesses with its toe-tapping, dance in
the aisles set list.

As long as people have lived in
what we now know as Poole
they have stood on the shores
of the harbour and pondered
what lies over the horizon. That
quest for knowledge is one of
the ideas that inspired
internationally
acclaimed
award winning sound and
lights artists Ross Ashton and
Karen Monid to create a new
work called Horizon as one of
the centrepieces of this year’s
festival. Light Up Poole will
see more than twenty light
art spectacles transforming
the Old Town as some of the
world’s leading practitioners
join local groups and artists to
respond to the theme of ‘Tides’.

Enjoy a stunning 3 course menu created to celebrate
the work of Jack Lowe and The Lifeboat Station
Project, £35 per person. This is the first time anyone
has tried to create a complete photographic record
of the RNLI’s 238 stations and crew and will have
enormous historic
significance. As keynote
speaker, Jack (grandson of Arthur Lowe) will
offer a compelling glimpse of the work involved
in the project showcasing an unprecedented archive
of his photographs and journey so far.
To make a reservation call 01202 663489 or email
private_events@rnli.org.uk
RNLI
www.lifeboatstationproject.com

COOL COAST ICE RINK
01 - 23 FEBRUARY

Whether you’re a budding figure skater or feel more
comfortable clinging on to the sides, everyone is
welcome – the rink is big enough for all. There’s even
a mini rink for those first nerve-racking glides and
skate mates available to hire for the youngsters.

Frank Galvin (played by Ian
Kelsey) is a washed up veteran
lawyer and an alcoholic who
is presented with one last
chance to redeem himself
when he is given an open-andshut medical malpractice case
that no one thinks he can win.
Up against the unforgiving
medical establishment and the
all-powerful Catholic Church,
he courageously refuses an out
of court settlement, believing
it is negligence that has
condemned a young mother.
Smelling a cover up, he instead
takes the case and the entire
legal system to court.

A fantastic February fundraiser in aid of
Lewis-Manning Hospice will feature GO Yellow
and GLOW Yellow, it’s your chance to get a touch of
yellow glow or yellow fever, rather than jungle fever,
although the ‘King of the Jungle’ Harry Redknapp
is spearheading the call to action! Harry, a patron
of Lewis-Manning Hospice has joined the Hospice
fundraising team, its staff and supporters, to publicise
and spearhead February’s vibrant month-long ‘Go
Yellow’ appeal throughout Dorset.
Lewis-Manning Hospice supports patients and
families in Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding
areas who are facing a life-limiting illness. Yellow
ribbon pin badges are available in each of the LewisManning shops (Westbourne – most recently opened
by Harry – Blandford, as well as Ashley Cross, and
Wimborne) and also the Hospice located in Lilliput. In
exchange for a suggested £2 donation you will receive
your pin badge.

A spacious duplex apartment with south facing balcony, just a short walk to the beach
and Canford Cliffs Village. Excellent condition throughout. Two double bedrooms,
large lounge, separate kitchen/diner, bathroom, en-suite and cloakroom.
1

2

EPC Rating E

A rarely available one bedroom freehold cluster house in a sought after Southbourne
location approximately 1 mile from the High Street with its many shops, bars and
restaurants. This property would make an ideal investment or starter home.
1

A larger than average purpose built two double bedroom ground ﬂoor maisonette.
Situated in a lovely residential close in West Christchurch. Beneﬁts include a large
covered terrace leading from the living/dining room, garage and Share of Freehold.
1

• We have a little black book of existing
suppliers to turn around your property
quickly, at the most eﬀective cost
to you

HOLIDAY LETTINGS
WITH SAXE COBURG

• Beneﬁt from your own dedicated
holiday lettings manager
• Legal jargon explained
• We only get paid when you get paid
• In touch with people out of area
already looking for a holiday-let
• We treat your property as if it is our own

Property Experts

All Inclusive | One Great Feeling | Two Little Words - SAXE COBURG
As someone who owns an investment property in the area, you may or may not
have considered the holiday lettings market? Dorset is a holiday-makers dream.
Miles of award-winning beaches, destination restaurants, excellent shopping,
entertainment and activities, in addition to the New Forest, Swanage and
Studland being within easy reach from the centre. With Dorset being a favoured
spot, and with the rise in staycations year on year, holiday lettings could well be
an option for your property in 2019 and beyond.
To ﬁnd out more about our holiday lettings service, please call 01202 303066.

Moriconium Quay £995 pcm

EPC Rating C

A beautifully presented two double bedroom apartment in a private marina development,
on the 2nd ﬂoor with lift access. Offering family bathroom, plus en suite to master bedroom,
built in wardrobes, kitchen, large lounge with feature windows leading to a balcony with
stunning views. Ample parking and option of 12 metre mooring.
1

Can you really sell my property for £543? Yes, sir.
And there’s NO additional costs or upfront charges? No, sir.
And you accompany all viewings? Absolutely.
And deal with the sale from start to ﬁnish? That’s correct.
And I deﬁnitely don’t pay a penny until after my sale has completed? Of course.
What’s the catch? There isn’t one, sir.

It really is that simple!
All the services of a traditional high street estate agent for just £543!